Canadian songwriter and musician, JB Eckl, began his musical career as a blues/rock guitarist in a saloon in central Mexico at the age of 17. His early demo tapes landed him the job playing guitar for 70s funk legends WAR, with whom he toured heavily for a few years, describing the gig as a ‘master’s degree program in groove.’ Around this time his songwriting career began to bloom as well, with pop divas En Vogue and jazz guitar master Larry Carlton recording his songs.

But it was working with Carlos Santana that put the jewel in the crown of JB’s LA years. A longtime disciple of Carlos’ sound, JB considered Santana to be the first and greatest proponent of what is now called ‘world music’, having created a successful hybrid of true Afro-Cuban percussion and authentic rock & roll. First playing onstage with Santana during his tenure with WAR, JB soon found himself in close collaboration with the hero of his youth. But now, having sat at the feet of masters and developed his personal vision in the studio, JB is sharing his most honest, adventurous and searching music with the world.

His most recent release this month, "Sparks", is a compilation featuring acoustic versions of some of his best work along with a couple of new cover songs, including something originally done with Santana. In this intimate session, JB will share both his most recent and most popular compositions during this exciting event to benefit Unified Theater.

Founded in 2002, Unified Theater™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering theatrical abilities through student-led inclusive theater groups. Each Unified Theater group equally features students with and without disabilities. Visit www.unifiedtheater.org for more info!

Canadian songwriter and musician, JB Eckl, began his musical career as a blues/rock guitarist in a saloon in central Mexico at the age of 17. His early demo tapes landed him the job playing guitar for 70s funk legends WAR, with whom he toured heavily for a few years, describing the gig as a ‘master’s degree program in groove.’ Around this time his songwriting career began to bloom as well, with pop divas En Vogue and jazz guitar master Larry Carlton recording his songs.

But it was working with Carlos Santana that put the jewel in the crown of JB’s LA years. A longtime disciple of Carlos’ sound, JB considered Santana to be the first and greatest proponent of what is now called ‘world music’, having created a successful hybrid of true Afro-Cuban percussion and authentic rock & roll. First playing onstage with Santana during his tenure with WAR, JB soon found himself in close collaboration with the hero of his youth. But now, having sat at the feet of masters and developed his personal vision in the studio, JB is sharing his most honest, adventurous and searching music with the world.

His most recent release this month, "Sparks", is a compilation featuring acoustic versions of some of his best work along with a couple of new cover songs, including something originally done with Santana. In this intimate session, JB will share both his most recent and most popular compositions during this exciting event to benefit Unified Theater.

Founded in 2002, Unified Theater™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering theatrical abilities through student-led inclusive theater groups. Each Unified Theater group equally features students with and without disabilities. Visit www.unifiedtheater.org for more info!