The group Saffron consists of Katayoun Goudarzi/v, Kevin Hays/p, Shujaat Husain Khan/sitar/v, Abhiman Kaushal/table and Tim Ries/woodwinds. They meld sounds from the Mid East and Central Asia here, with long and undulating pieces like “Dawning,” “The Inquisitor” and “Tease” coming across like mood pieces for a caravan ride. The aura stays at a level of sameness after awhile, which will either draw you into the atmosphere, or get you anxious for something a bit more invigorating. Goudarzi’s voice is a plus,with a passionate nasally quality that draws you into the winding side streets of the musical souk.