Bio
GARAJ MAHAL
2007 Independent Music Awards Winner
When you hear
your first Garaj Mahal note, leading into an innovative fusion of
funky jazz with a tasty world music flare, all other thoughts leave
your mind as the music takes you on an unforgettable voyage. Fans
return to experience the band again and again because they know
they will always hear something new and progressive from these four
first-class musicians. Featuring guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed
Haque, world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, gospel-inspired
funky jazz keyboardist Eric Levy, and consistently in-the-pocket,
natural-born drummer Alan Hertz, Garaj Mahal combines a century
of musical experience to create a sound that's always new, freshly
infused with a wide spectrum of musical expression, and always smoking
hot.
Touring extensively since their formation in 2000, Garaj Mahal continues
to earn critical acclaim and a rowing fanbase thanks to their ability
to deliver serious "shut-up-and-listen" grooves while
simultaneously bringing the dance floor alive. Their collective
musical experience allows them to constantly push the envelope of
composition and improvisation. Garaj Mahal's sound – a convergence
of jazz-style improvisation, mystical Middle-Eastern atmospheres,
and danceable American funk - attracts music lovers from all parts
of the spectrum and creates a profoundly unique experience.
Each band member dedicates every drop of his education, history,
and life-long passion for music to their audience every time they
step on stage. The band member's virtuosity is no surprise when
you look at even a few of the amazing artists they've performed
and/or recorded with over the years, including Dizzy Gillespie,
John McLaughlin, Sting, Cassandra Wilson, Dave Holland, Bela Fleck,
Chick Corea, Steve Smith, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Les Claypool,
Trey Anastasio, Umphrey's McGee, MMW, Steve Kimock, and Michael
Manring.
Garaj Mahal's current release and second studio album, Blueberry
Cave, is the result of years spent honing their musical relationship
on the road. The album was a winner in the 2007 Independent Music
Awards, whose esteemed panel of judges include Peter Gabriel, Ozzy
Osbourne, McCoy Tyner, Paul Oakenfold, Suzanne Vega, Cyndi Lauper,
Marc Ribot, Buddy Guy, David Grisman, Bebel Gilberto, Bill Frisell
, Rob Wasserman and FatBoy Slim. The album was selected as the Winner
of the Album - Jam category from the largest number of entries the
program has received to date, according to award organizers Music
Resource Group. Garaj Mahal will return the studio in early 2007
to record their next album.
Discography
Blueberry Cabe - Harmonized
Records
Mondo Garaj - Harmonized Records
Live Vol 1 - Harmonized Records
Live Vol 2 - Harmonized Records
Live Vol 3 - Harmonized Records
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