Ghalib Ghallab plays "feel good" music that does all that, and so much more. This compelling keyboard player, composer and vocalist enthralls audiences in his adopted home town of Las Vegas, where he serves up a unique jazz-rooted blend of music that shines for its inventiveness, integrity and infectious grooves.The Ghalib Ghallab Experience, featuring prodigal son Jihad Ghallab on drums, defies any easy categorization as it delivers an array of alluring sounds ranging from simmering Latin sambas and strident modern funk to classical trio-format jazz and rollicking roadhouse blues. "I just call it Ghalib Ghallab music," says the modest Chicago-born Ghallab, whose engaging live performances and distinctive sound have made him one of Las Vegas' most respected and requested entertainers. "My playing is percussive and always aiming for that special groove that hits home. That's what I'm all about, making people feel good and playing what comes naturally. I truly feel blessed to be able to express myself musically and make my audiences happy," he continues. "I love to entertain and now, having Jihad playing drum with me, it's become a family affair. We're out there keeping it real and working hard while having fun. It doesn't get any better than that!" The Experience is rounded out by talented bass player Blaise Sison, who helps supply a solid foundation for Ghallab's craftsmanship on electric and acoustic pianos. Ghallab's dexterous right hand fires out thrilling keyboard runs while his solid left helps anchor the trio's ever ready grooves and adventurous improvisations. Jihad's rapidly expanding skills on drums add extra luster to an ensemble sound that's always fresh, rich and irresistible.Over the course of an evening, audiences join the Ghalib Ghallab Experience on a rewarding musical journey that's fittingly all over the musical map. They can expect stops in the American musical heartland where Ghallab's blues roots come to the forefront on tunes like that classic Sweet Home Chicago and his own down home compositions.The ride continues to South America where Ghallab reveals rhythmic skills on Latin sambas and salsa, then swings back into the land of pure American pop. His enchanting, resonant vocals shine on R&B classics such as Summertime and Sunny, and gently caress such standards as My Funny Valentine and Fly Me to the Moon.