Mustard n'Onions Ghost-Note

• 1 JB's Out! (Do It Babay) 06:43
• 2 Move With a Purpose 03:29
• 3 Where’s Danny? 03:04
• 4 Origins 06:58
• 5 PoundCake 05:17
• 6 Phatbacc 03:43
• 7 Grandma's Curtains 08:56
• 8 Revival Island 05:19
• 9 Yellow Dan 06:25
• 10 Bad Knees 04:41
• 11 Synesthesia 07:33
• 12 Slim Goodie 06:35
• 13 Mustard n’Onions 06:15
• 14 Origins Reprise 03:20
• 15 Nard’s Right 01:06
• Total Runtime 01:19:24

Info for Mustard n'Onions

Since 2014, drummer/bandleader Robert Sput Searight and percussionist Nate Werth have led an incredible collective of musicians brought together as a groove-based funk, hip-hop and jazz group which has amassed a global audience. With Mustard n’Onions -- the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed Swagism -- the band brings the funk to new levels with an album of originals featuring bassist MonoNeon (Prince), keyboardist Dominique Xavier Taplin (Toto), saxophonist/arranger Sylvester “Sly5thave'' Onyejiaka and more alongside special guest keyboardist and legend Bernard Wright.

"That being said, the only problem — if you can call it a problem — is that Ghost-Note doesn’t really know when to stop. Like, the bar is closing, and they still have five more songs to play, still on a musical high. Yet one wonders which songs to displace… Perhaps if the record was a two-part release or something similar, it would give the illusion of being more digestible, easier to give it a thorough listen all at once — because the good times have to stop at some point, sad as that is. However, the music itself, as previously stated, is excellent. The variety of guest musicians that are playing on these tracks lends that special texture and flavor to make it go the extra mile. Again, you don’t distractingly notice that Marcus Miller is on “Yellow Dan” and Keith Anderson on “Origins,” and this isn’t a diss to the masterful playing of these artists. It’s a complement to the artistry and the way Ghost-Note works succinctly as one unit. Mustard n’Onions may be a bit long, but they sure make it easy to stick it through to the end." (Konstantin N. Rega, spectrumculture.com)

Robert Sput Searight, drums, keyboards
Nate Werth, percussion
MonoNeon, bass, rhythm guitar
Peter Knudsen, guitar
Dominique Xavier Taplin, keyboards
Vaughn “VKeys” Henry, keyboards
Sylvester “Sly5thave” Onyejiaka, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone
Mike Jelani Brooks, tenor saxophone
Jonathan Mones, alto saxophone, flute
Danny Wytanis, trombone
String Section:
Sylvester “Sly5thave” Onyejiaka, conductor, arranger
Carlos Roberto ​​Gándara García, violin I
Israel Torres Araiza, violin II
Anna Arnal Ferrer, viola
Salomón Guerrero Alarcón, cello

Produced by Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth
Co-produced by Dominique Xavier Taplin

Ghost-Note
Headed by snarky puppy’s multi-grammy–winning percussion duo of robert “sput” searight and nate werth, ghost-note is an explosion of sound. Wwith 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.

With the release of 2018’s swagism, ghost-note has made their mission clear. the album puts rhythm at the forefront, with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild, rich music. 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.

Fearless, both in swagism’s sonic depth and conscious social commentary, the band easily translates this adventurousness in a live setting. 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. 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 the musicians alike.

After forming in 2015, ghost-note has already begun to take 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 united states, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Japan and performed at high-profile international music festivals and events across the globe.

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