Garaj Mahal
Garaj Mahal
San Francisco, CA
Jazz / Fusion / Funk
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GARAJ MAHAL: biography
2007 Independent Music Awards Winner
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 fan base 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, BlueberryCave, 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.
Touring extensively since their formation in 2000, Garaj Mahal continues to earn critical acclaim and a rowing fan base 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, BlueberryCave, 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 Cave - Harmonized Records
• Mondo Garaj - Harmonized Records
• Live Vol 1 - Harmonized Records
• Live Vol 2 - Harmonized Records
• Live Vol 3 - Harmonized Records
Press Page: http://www.garajmahal.net/presskit.html
Booking: Interview the band: Record Label:
Blue Mountain Artists, LLC BEW Productions Harmonized Records
810 Tyvola Road Suite 114 Theresa Reed Brian Asplin
Charlotte, NC 28217 USA 1145 Divisadero, St Suite 3 6520 Oak Grove Church Rd.
704-525-1559 Office San Francisco, CA 94115 Mebane, NC 27302
704-525-1561 Fax 415.447.7600 Contact - 828.252.3678 or 828.252.3689 browneyedwoman@sbcglobal.net asplin@homegrownmusic.net
www.bluemountainartists.com www.harmonizedrecords.com
• Blueberry Cave - Harmonized Records
• Mondo Garaj - Harmonized Records
• Live Vol 1 - Harmonized Records
• Live Vol 2 - Harmonized Records
• Live Vol 3 - Harmonized Records
Press Page: http://www.garajmahal.net/presskit.html
Booking: Interview the band: Record Label:
Blue Mountain Artists, LLC BEW Productions Harmonized Records
810 Tyvola Road Suite 114 Theresa Reed Brian Asplin
Charlotte, NC 28217 USA 1145 Divisadero, St Suite 3 6520 Oak Grove Church Rd.
704-525-1559 Office San Francisco, CA 94115 Mebane, NC 27302
704-525-1561 Fax 415.447.7600 Contact - 828.252.3678 or 828.252.3689 browneyedwoman@sbcglobal.net asplin@homegrownmusic.net
www.bluemountainartists.com www.harmonizedrecords.com
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