Fareed Haque Quintet

Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso.  Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and various musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition as well as fearless innovation.

Haque has toured and recorded with Joe Zawinul, Billy Cobham, Dave Holland, Paquito D’Rivera, Sting, Zakir Hussain, Bob James, Joe Henderson and many others in addition to co-leading groups with Tony Monaco, Paul Wertico, Goran Ivanovic, Garaj Mahal, and The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra.

Haque has released numerous albums as a leader in jazz, classical, world music and fusion styles and is the recipient of numerous accolades and awards including Best World Guitarist, Guitar Player Magazine 2009, 2004 Acoustic Album of the Year, 2007 Independent Music Award, and Best New World Music Group in a Chicago Reader Poll 2020.

Performers for the evening are as follows; Fareed Haque on guitars, Alex Austin on bass, Greg Fundis on drums, Kevin Kozol on keys, and Juan Pastor on percussion.