Ghost-Note ’Swagism’ | Live at Victoria JazzFest

Ghost-Note is co-led by Snarky Puppy rhythm section mates Robert Searight (drum kit) and Nate Werth (percussion). Originating as a percussion duo, they’ve built a band with a “rotating cast of serious cats“ including former Prince bass player MonoNeon on their new album Swagism. Funky grooves with more than a touch of psychedelic improvisation is their trademark, with rhythm in the spotlight. Watch Ghost-Note perform ’Swagism’ at the main stage in Victoria, B.C. for the Victoria Jazz Society’s 2018 International JazzFest. The festival celebrated its 35th year and as the longest-running music festival on Vancouver Island. The performance took place on June 24, 2018. Musicians Robert “Sput” Searight drums, Nate Werth percussion, Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II sax & flute, Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas Jr. bass and Xavier Taplin keys. The Festival The TD Victoria International JazzFest is a ten-day music festival featuring the jazz, blues and world music of local, Canadian, and internationally acclaimed musicians. The longest running multi-day professional music festival serving audiences on Vancouver Island, TD JazzFest offers its devoted audience a wide scope of programming comparable to much larger festivals in significantly larger urban areas. Since its inception, the festival has been presented and produced by the Victoria Jazz Society. Subscribe to see more content from KNKX Public Radio Visit to hear more jazz, blues and NPR News!