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GENRE: jazz fusion
Garaj Mahal brings together some of the most exceptional and adventurous musicians in jazz fusion, combining world-class virtuosity with explosive improvisation and deep, infectious grooves. Led by legendary bassist and composer Kai Eckhardt and guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, whose careers include collaborations with John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Stanley Clarke, Zakir Hussain, Sting and Joe Zawinul, the band draws on more than 50 years of elite musical experience. Together, they create a uniquely powerful blend of jazz, funk and global influences—delivering electrifying grooves, extraordinary musicianship and fearless improvisation that pushes the boundaries of live music.
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Fareed Haque is a globally acclaimed guitar virtuoso blending jazz, classical, and world music traditions. Renowned for his technical mastery, improvisational range, and ability to move effortlessly between musical traditions, Haque has toured and recorded with artists such as Joe Zawinul, Sting, Paquito D’Rivera, Billy Cobham, Zakir Hussain, Joe Henderson, Herbie Mann, and Arturo Sandoval. A Blue Note recording artist and longtime educator, Haque has also performed with symphony orchestras and at major international jazz festivals. In 2009, he was voted “Best World Guitarist” by Guitar Player Magazine, recognizing his singular ability to combine virtuosic technique with a deeply expressive and adventurous musical voice. Drawing on his Pakistani and Chilean heritage, classical training, Chicago jazz roots, and lifelong exploration of global music, Haque creates a sound that is both sophisticated and wildly inventive—making him one of the most distinctive and versatile guitarists of his generation.
Kai Eckhardt is a world-renowned bassist, composer, and educator whose groundbreaking musicianship has helped redefine the possibilities of the electric bass in jazz, fusion, and world music. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Eckhardt first gained international recognition through his work with guitar legend John McLaughlin, and has since collaborated with some of the most influential musicians in modern jazz and fusion, including Billy Cobham, Wayne Shorter, and Stanley Clarke. He has toured extensively throughout the world, developing a distinctive sound that combines virtuosic technique, deep rhythmic groove, and influences drawn from cultures across the globe. His playing is celebrated for its extraordinary combination of precision, power, musicality, and improvisational freedom, making him one of the most distinctive and respected voices on the modern electric bass.
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Doors 7PM // Show 8PM
General Admission is standing room only. Mezzanine is on the second floor, reserved and fully seated. For more information please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com