Album lore

Swagism, released in 2018 on Dream Break, assembles Ghost-Note’s collective of percussionists and multi-instrumentalists into a spirited conflation of jazz funk, Latin jazz, and acid jazz. Across 18 tracks, the album unfolds with a restless energy—each number a groove-driven exploration that leans heavily on rhythm and improvisation. From the syncopated pulse of “Weedie B. Good” to the more contemplative grooves of “Fragile,” the record channels a jam band ethos tempered by precise funk arrangements and hints of psychedelic flair.Recorded in the United States, the sessions capture Ghost-Note’s dexterity in blending complex rhythmic patterns with accessible melodies, resulting in a record that rewards attentive listening. The band’s lineage, linked to the extended family of jazz fusion and funk innovators, resonates throughout, marking Swagism as a document of its moment and a beacon for crate-diggers with an ear for the intersection of groove and experimentation.

Album lore

Swagism, released in 2018 on Dream Break, assembles Ghost-Note’s collective of percussionists and multi-instrumentalists into a spirited conflation of jazz funk, Latin jazz, and acid jazz. Across 18 tracks, the album unfolds with a restless energy—each number a groove-driven exploration that leans heavily on rhythm and improvisation. From the syncopated pulse of “Weedie B. Good” to the more contemplative grooves of “Fragile,” the record channels a jam band ethos tempered by precise funk arrangements and hints of psychedelic flair.Recorded in the United States, the sessions capture Ghost-Note’s dexterity in blending complex rhythmic patterns with accessible melodies, resulting in a record that rewards attentive listening. The band’s lineage, linked to the extended family of jazz fusion and funk innovators, resonates throughout, marking Swagism as a document of its moment and a beacon for crate-diggers with an ear for the intersection of groove and experimentation.