“vacuum-tight timing and a hot, propulsive energy guaranteed to move any room” – DC Music Review
Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy-winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, they feature an expansive roster of musicians representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more. This band is pushing funk music into the future, building on the pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & the Family Stone. They infuse their fresh take with Afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more.
With the release of 2018’s Swagism, Ghost-Note made their mission clear. The album put rhythm at the forefront, with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild, rich music. Swagism showcased the band’s stunning ability to meld and amplify sounds, ultimately adding to Ghost-Note’s sharp, complex collaborations.
The band easily translates this adventurousness into a live setting. Ghost-Note’s live performances are bold and in your face, with the group offering up none of the tight-laces pretenses frequently associated with the band’s jazz roots. Focused on creating seductive, danceable grooves and a contagious feel-good energy, each show is an opportunity to let loose and connect, for both fans and musicians alike.
After forming in 2015, Ghost-Note has already taken the world by storm. The group’s two studio albums – 2018’s Swagism and 2015’s Fortified – have earned critical acclaim and popular success around the globe, with both albums hitting the #1 spot on the iTunes Jazz Charts. Furthermore, the ever-growing family of musicians has mounted successful headlining tours in the U.S., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Japan. They have performed at high-profile international music festivals and events around the world.
Their next album, Mustard n’Onions, is set to be released in April 2024.
Recommended for Fans of Snarky Puppy, Lettuce, The Motet and Vulfpeck.
Learn More: https://www.ghost-note-official.com/
