Kai Eckhardt

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Kai Eckhardt
Eckhardt in performance with the Kai Eckhardt Band in 2015
Background information
Born	(1961-06-15)15 June 1961
Origin	Germany
Genres	Funk, jazz, jazz fusion, world music
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument	Bass guitar
Website	kaieckhardt.com

Kai Eckhardt (born 15 June 1961) is a German born musician and composer who plays bass, best known for his work with John McLaughlin, Vital Information, Torsten de Winkel, Billy Cobham and Garaj Mahal—a band he co-founded. Educated at the prestigious Berklee College of Music Eckhardt has also collaborated on projects with guitarist Larry Coryell as well as keyboardist Tom Coster. Eckhardt is known for his fast chordal slap-style abilities, and for his unique combination of funk, jazz, and world music.