Afro-German
bassist and composer Kai Eckhardt does not need much of an
introduction after his extensive work with guitar pioneer John
Mclaughlin and Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu. For almost 3
decades Kai has appeared all over the world accompanying a broad range
of top artists in jazz and world-music. As co-leader of the award
winning jam band Garaj Mahal, Kai first began introducing his
compositions and lyrics to a growing audience. Now after
extensive rehearsals, the Kai Eckhardt band emerges in San Francisco
for the first time, presenting a courageous set of
spirited originals. The listener can expect gorgeous
instrumentals crafted around African-and
Indian themes as well as groove
infused vocal tunes with a contemporary message. A debut you do
not want to miss!
Members are: the
amazing Scheherazade
Stone on vocals from San Francisco / USA
The incomparable Osam Ezzeldin
on keyboards from Cairo / Egypt Deszon X
Claibourne on drums from San Francisco / USA
Guitar wizard Christopher
Paul Robinson from Sydney / Australia
and percussion master Rasaki
Aladokun from Lagos/ Nigeria
newest addition to the band: Violinist extraordinare Savannah Joe Lack / Australia
This band is brilliant in musicianship and originality
with a message relevant to the times we live in.
So come on by to witness the birth of a phenomenal project.
New, vibrant and inspiring ...but not born yesterday :)
Chris Robinson
Deszon Claibourne
Rasaki Aladokun Kai Eckhardt
Scheherezade Stone Osam
Ezzeldin
