Ghost-Note is a premier American funk and jazz fusion collective founded in 2014 by Robert 'Sput' Searight and Nate Werth, both alumni of the Grammy-winning ensemble Snarky Puppy. Based in Dallas, Texas, the group represents a modern evolution of the 'Texas Shuffle' and gospel-chops tradition, infused with West Coast G-funk and avant-garde jazz.
Their sound identity is defined by a 'percussion-first' architecture, where melodic instruments are often treated as rhythmic components. The inclusion of bassist MonoNeon (Dwayne Thomas Jr.) brought a distinctive microtonal and experimental funk edge to the group, bridging the gap between Prince-style showmanship and internet-era technical eccentricity. Critically, Ghost-Note is viewed as a torchbearer for the 'new funk' movement, successfully topping iTunes Jazz charts while maintaining credibility in the hip-hop and jam-band circuits. Their work is characterized by high-fidelity production, dense arrangements, and a collaborative spirit that frequently incorporates guest vocalists and instrumentalists, making them a central node in the modern virtuoso session-player network.
Shares funk, jazz fusion, nu jazz, saxophone (signature)
Shares jazz fusion, funk, nu jazz, instrumental_only (subgenre)
Shares funk, jazz fusion, nu jazz, saxophone (signature)
Shares funk, jazz fusion, nu jazz, instrumental_only (signature)
Shares jazz fusion, funk, nu jazz, saxophone (subgenre)
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