GARAJ MAHAL

When you hear your first Garaj Mahal's first note leading into an innovative fusion of funky jazz with a tasty World Music flair, 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 four first-class musicians.

Featuring world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, keyboard wizard Oz Ezzeldin, guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, and legendary Fishbone drummer Hassan Hurd, 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 growing fanbase thanks to their ability to deliver serious "shut-up-and-listen" grooves while simultaneously bringing the dance floor alive. Garaj Mahal won the Independent Music Award for Best Jam Album in 2007, and 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 members' 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 output is the result of years spent honing their musical relationship on the road and following the band’s return from an extended hiatus, Garaj is already accumulating rave reviews around the country. Tonight's extra-special show in the beautiful, intimate and great-sounding 400-seat Café Istanbul features the one and only GARAJ MAHAL in an intimate showcase of stunning musical adventure.

GARAJ MAHAL

Kai Eckhardt - Bass

Oz Ezzeldin - Keyboards

Fareed Haque - Guitar, Sitar
Hassan Hurd - Drums

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Doors: 8:30PM

Show: 9:00PM

Café Istanbul

2372 St. Claude Avenue

New Orleans, LA

Tickets: $50 per show in advance; $60 per show at the door (if still available)

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The 2025 Café Istanbul Nightfest is sponsored by DEADSHOWZ - The most powerful Grateful Dead reference app available for iOS and Android devices (www.DEADSHOWZ.com).

For a list of other shows happening during the 2025 Café Istanbul Nightfest, click here: POOLSIDE PRESENTS