Haji's Kitchen (album)

Haji's Kitchen is the self-titled debut studio album by the progressive rock band Haji's Kitchen, released in 1993 on Magna Carta Records. The album is notable for its complex instrumental arrangements and incorporation of diverse musical influences, including jazz, metal, and classical music. It features the original lineup of the band: Frank Aresti (guitar), Dale Desantis (vocals), Tom Brislin (keyboards), Mike Portnoy (drums), and James LaRue (bass). The album is considered a significant contribution to the progressive rock scene of the 1990s, showcasing the band's technical proficiency and innovative songwriting. Key tracks include "Symbolic," "The Great Escape," and "Dusk." The album received generally positive reviews upon release and helped establish Haji's Kitchen as a promising act in the progressive music genre.