Gino Banks: Drums
Sheldon D'Silva: Bass
Tala Faral: Saxophones & Keyboards
Java Jazz Festival 2009
Borneo Jazz Festival 2011
SildaJazz and Oslo Jazz Festival 2012
Delhi Jazz Festival 2011 and 2013
Ghanekar’s flawless technique is characterized by a beautifully clear enunciation—every note is clearly defined, and absolutely none sound superfluous or gratuitous. Feather-light chords, occasional veena-like shimmies and hypnotic runs were underpinned by subtle harmonics and seductive melodies. Although it was initially tempting to draw comparison to guitarist John McLaughlin who pioneered the fusion of jazz and Indian music in the’70s, it soon became clear that Ghanekar is a singular guitarist who has developed his own vocabulary and style. This is a band of equals, however, and the poly rhythmic drummer Gino Banks, bassist Sheldon Dsilva and keyboardist/saxophonist Ramiandrisoa all excelled.”