. . . "non_vocal_instrumentalist" . . . "1961Z"^^ . . . . "Kai Eckhardt (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."@en . "1961-06-15Z"^^ . . . . "Kai Eckhardt"@en . . . . . . . "Eckhardt, Kai"@en . . . . . "German musician" .