Garaj Mahal

{{Short description|American musical group}}

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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Garaj Mahal

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| genre = Jazz fusion, jam band, funk

| years_active = 2000–2011, 2018

| label = Harmonized, Owl

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| website = {{URL|www.garajmahal.us}}

| current_members = * Fareed Haque

• Kai Eckhardt
• Sean Rickman
• Eric Levy

| past_members = * Alan Hertz

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Garaj Mahal is a jazz fusion band formed in 2000 that combines jazz, rock, Indian music, and funk. The band consists of Fareed Haque (guitar), Kai Eckhardt (bass), Sean Rickman (drums), and Eric Levy (keyboards). Garaj Mahal allows its music to be recorded at concerts.{{cite web|last1=Patterson|first1=Ian|title=Garaj Mahal: Woot|url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/woot-fareed-haque-owl-records-review-by-ian-patterson.php|website=www.allaboutjazz.com|accessdate=17 November 2016|date=5 February 2009}}

In early 2007, Mahal's Blueberry Cave won Best Jam Album in the 6th Annual Independent Music Awards.[http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima_new/jukebox2007.asp Independent Music Awards - 6th Annual Winners] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501181807/http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima_new/jukebox2007.asp |date=2009-05-01 }}