Kester Smith - Drums

Bill Rich - Bass

Taj Mahal summons more than just the blues. As one of the 20th century's most prominent and influential blues-roots performers, the 40-plus-year legend spans the globe. Tapping into African, Caribbean, Latin American, Caribbean and distinctly American sounds, the multi-instrumentalist, born Henry St. Claire Fredericks in 1942 Harlem, has practically created his own genre. He's released dozens of adventurous records, won two Grammy Awards and, most recently,... more