Featuring guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, world-renowned bass master Kai Eckhardt, keyboard wizard Oz Ezzeldin, and drummer Sean Rickman, Garaj Mahal combines a century of musical experience to create a wide spectrum of musical expression.

Fareed Haque is a globally acclaimed guitar virtuoso blending jazz, classical, and world music traditions. Known for his technical mastery and genre-defying style, he has toured and recorded with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Sting, and Joe Zawinul. A co-founder of the jam-fusion group Garaj Mahal, Haque has performed extensively worldwide and earned recognition including Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best World Guitarist.” His music seamlessly bridges cultures, delivering a unique and innovative live experience.

Kai Eckhardt is a world-renowned bassist, composer, and educator known for his work at the intersection of jazz, world, and fusion music. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he rose to prominence performing with John McLaughlin and has collaborated with legends including Billy Cobham, Wayne Shorter, and Stanley Clarke. Co-leader of the acclaimed jam-fusion group Garaj Mahal, Eckhardt has toured extensively worldwide and contributed to hundreds of recordings. His dynamic playing and global influences make him a standout voice in modern bass.

Oz Ezzeldin is a pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and educator whose virtuosity and versatility have made him a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz and fusion. A North African-American musician based in California, Oz has performed and collaborated with renowned artists including John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Randy Brecker, Giovanni Hidalgo, Larry Coryell, Stanley Jordan, and Zakir Hussain. His playing is rooted in sophisticated harmony, deep rhythmic awareness, and a fearless approach to improvisation, allowing him to move effortlessly between jazz, funk, fusion, and world music. As a composer and educator, Oz continues to expand his musical voice while inspiring audiences around the world. 

Sean Rickman is an American musician from Washington, D.C. He has worked with Shawn Lane, Garaj Mahal, Dapp Theory, Steve Coleman, Maxwell, Meshell Ndegeocello, Blacksheep, Phil Upchurch, David Fiucynski and Screaming Headless Torsos, Kai Eckhardt, Anthony Tidd's Quite Sane, K'Alyn, Angela Bofill and George Duke. Rickman was lead singer and drummer for Garaj Mahal from 2007 to 2011 and his rock band Big Mouth featuring guitarist Leonard Stevens. He was also featured alongside Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Marcus Miller on the Tribute to Miles 2011 tour.