Wed Apr 16 07:27:03 UTC 2025: ## From Spreadsheets to Sheet Music: Former Physicist’s Jazz Album ‘Genesis’ Marks a New Beginning
**MUMBAI, INDIA (April 16, 2025)** – Karan Khosla, a former finance professional with a degree in Physics and Applied Mathematics, has released his debut jazz album, “Genesis,” marking a significant career shift from the corporate world to the world of music. The album, described as a statement of new beginnings and creative exploration, is the first step in Khosla’s ambitious 20-30 year musical project, “Horizon.”
Khosla’s unconventional approach to recording “Genesis” involved a remote collaboration with musicians from Argentina, Spain, and Italy. Leveraging technology to overcome geographical limitations, he composed the music, wrote the sheet music, and oversaw the online recording process, proving that high-quality jazz can be created remotely. The project, completed in just two months, highlights Khosla’s organizational skills and innovative approach to music production.
Unlike many Indian jazz musicians who fuse jazz with Indian classical music, Khosla has chosen to honor the traditions of classic jazz, focusing on authenticity and respectful interpretation. He believes jazz is gaining popularity in India, citing growing interest among students and its influence on Bollywood and regional music.
Khosla’s commitment to jazz extends to his co-founding of the Goa Jazz Academy five years ago, which aims to make jazz education more accessible. He emphasizes the collaborative nature of jazz and its focus on performance rather than perfection.
Khosla’s journey highlights the possibility of pursuing passions alongside or instead of a conventional career. His background in physics and mathematics, while not directly applied to his music, provides a unique perspective and allows him to mentor students grappling with similar career choices. “Genesis,” then, is not just a musical debut, but a testament to the power of pursuing one’s passions and embracing new beginnings.
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