“Nikhil Korula is devoted to his craft and playing and recording with him was an absolute pleasure- give the EP [Solo Sessions] a listen!” – Butch Taylor, keyboardist for the Dave Matthews Band

Nikhil Korula has really tapped into something here. I had a great time playing on his recording. His voice reminds me of early Counting Crows recordings. The band is really solid too. I hope people enjoy this music as much as I do!! – Jeff Coffin, saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band

THE NIKHIL KORULA BAND

“Music that makes your soul groove…”

Blending the sounds of calypso, rock, reggae, African and Latin grooves, the Nikhil Korula Band has been gathering worldwide attention one fan at a time. From their diverse backgrounds and musical influences, this unique sextet infuses extraordinary musicianship with irresistible dance jams, a combination that has been selling out such iconic venues as the House of Blues, Apollo Theater, Viper Room & The Roxy. Due to its ever-increasing fan following, this vibrant musical act has traveled all over the world playing festivals like Bonnaroo & Summerfest, performing on college campuses and jamming at clubs, both big and small. In the 9 years they have been together, the NK Band has been honored to play with some of today’s most accomplished performers as John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Ben Harper, Los Lonely Boys, Tim Reynolds, Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R, Page McConnell of PHISH, Colin Hay (Men At Work), Rusted Root, Colbie Caillat, Les Claypool, Sara Bareilles, Erykah Badu, The Roots and many more. At the time of their inception, a few band members even played in a tribute concert for rock legend Carlos Santana, featuring Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.

Classically trained in voice from the age of 5, founding frontman Nikhil Korula lent his dulcet tones to sing with the likes of opera giants such as Placido Domingo and pop stars Barry Manilow and the late Luther Vandross and even sang for one of Danny Elfman’s film scores in addition to performing at the 32nd Annual Grammy® Awards with Mike and the Mechanics. However, his creative talents drew him to the intense world of jazz and improvisation which led to his playing many acoustic sets throughout Los Angeles. This experience in turn helped him to collaborate with some of the city’s finest jazz musicians to form the Nikhil Korula Band (NK Band).

The music of the NK Band soars seamlessly across a world of influences, lifting listeners to a plane of joy and positivity. Through their electrifying concerts the band pushes musical boundaries with its improvisation, making each live performance unforgettable. As a result, the enthralled audience is left with a feeling they will never forget. In their first year of performing together, the band sold out of their debut EP, a 5 song CD that still makes waves on the college scene. This success propelled the NK Band to record a full-length album at Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood, following in the footsteps of incredible recording artists, Beck, Paul McCartney and Radiohead. The intricately crafted songs on their album, THE WAY THINGS WORK, underscore the band’s message of love, honor, peace and promise, most needed in our troubled time. In the short span of its existence, several NK Band tracks from their 2010 release, LIVE VIBES (“If I Could,” “All Up To You,” “Lift Your Head,” “Livin’,” “Sunrise” and “Love Will Make Your Day”) have been played on AAA and college radio stations around the country and all over the world. In 2012, the Nikhil Korula Band released one of their finest albums to date, MUSIC OF THE NEW DAY, by going back into the studio to record 15 new songs, all of which were recorded to analog tape and fueled with explosive performances and numerous special guests. That in turn, led to front man Nikhil Korula recording a 5 song EP called SOLO SESSIONS with 2 members of the Dave Matthews Band, Butch Taylor & Jeff Coffin which was released in July ’13. One of the songs from SOLO SESSIONS, “Fade Away,” is currently #14 on the Hot AC charts, alongside Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 and Justin Timberlake. With dedicated fans, exceptional live shows, and consistently remarkable songwriting, the Nikhil Korula Band continues to have a remarkable effect and amazing impact on audiences globally.