1961 - 1978
1961 – 1966
1961- Taj Mahal joins forces with R&B dance band “The Elektras” The Elcktras quickly become a popular dance band on area campuses…
1979 - 1989
1979
Live in Direct – Direct to Disc Live recording
Taj Mahal and The International Rhythm Band Personal: Taj Mahal, Kester Smith, Bill Rich, Rudy Costa, Juma Santos, Robert Greenidge
Taj said “There were only 3 minutes between tracks. You were recording Live, so you had to throw down! It was wild! This was cutting edge recording at the time” The quality of this recording is the result of the “Direct To Disc” recording process…
1990 - 2000
1990
Brer Rabbit and The Wonderful Tar Baby – Danny Glover narrates all time favorite children’s story, with Taj Mahal – Banjo, Bass, Guitar, Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion, Composer, Keyboards, and Vocals.
Live at Ronnie Scotts – Recorded live in 1988 London, England
Producer – John Reed, Taj Mahal – vocals, guitar, electric piano
Wayne Henderson – keyboards, Kester Smith – percussion…
2001 - Present
2001
Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band
Receive 2nd Grammy Music Award “Shoutin’ In Key”
Best Contemporary Blues Album
The 43rd Grammy Awards were held on February 21, 2001
2001 Music Credits
- Big Bill Morganfield – Ramblin’ Mind: Guitar, Vocals
- Maria Muldaur – Richland Woman Blues: Guitar, Vocals
- Jimmy Smith – Dot Com Blues: Guitar, Vocals…
