Featuring numerous guest collaborators, including Kamasi Washington, Karl Denson, Bobby Sparks, Nigel Hall, Taz, and others, Swagism showcases the band’s stunning ability to meld and amplify sounds, ultimately adding to Ghost-Note’s sharp, complex collaborations.įearless, both in Swagism’s sonic depth and conscious social commentary, the band easily translates this adventurousness in a live setting.

The album puts rhythm at the forefront, with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild, rich music. With the release of 2018’s Swagism, Ghost-Note has made their mission clear. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians-representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more-the band is pushing funk music into the future, building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more. Furthermore, the ever-growing family of musicians has mounted successful headlining tours in the United States, Canada, and Japan and performed at high-profile international music festivals and events.Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. The group’s two studio albums-2018’s Swagismand 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. Focused on creating seductive dance-able grooves and a contagious feel-good energy, each show is an opportunity to let loose and connect, for both fans and the musicians alike.Īfter forming in 2015, Ghost-Note has already begun to take the world by storm. Ghost-Note’s live performances are bold and in your face, with the group offering up none of the tight-laced pretenses frequently associated with the band’s jazz roots.

Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. 2014 Grammy Award Winners for Best R&B Performance (Snarky Puppy with Lalah Hathaway).2016 Grammy win for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for the album Sylva, as members of Snarky Puppy.2017 Grammy win for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for the album Culcha Vulcha, as members of Snarky Puppy.Debuted at #1 on iTunes Jazz Chart with “Fortified‬” (October 2015).Debuted at #1 on iTunes Jazz Chart with “Swagism‬” (April 2018) – click here for one-sheet.Currently have over 71,200 followers on Instagram and over 47,130 followers on Facebook.

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