John Ghost

John Ghost (Gent, BE), the sextet around guitarist / composer Jo De Geest, draws influences from jazz, rock and contemporary classical music. Minimalism, electronics and a cinematic atmosphere characterize their instrumental music. John Ghost is ingenious and accessible, often described as a symbiosis between the sounds of Steve Reich, Nils Frahm and Jaga Jazzist . In autumn 2023 they will be releasing their third album, ‘Thin Air . Mirror Land’, through Sdban Records. Herein the band was accompanied by Jørgen Træen, producer of, among others, the Norwegian electro-jazz group Jaga Jazzist, Kaizers Orchestra, and many projects on the Hubro Record Label. LINE-UP Jo De Geest – compositions, guitar, samples, loops Rob Banken – alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, EWI Wim Segers – vibraphone, marimba, glockenspiel Karel Cuelenaere – piano, Fender Rhodes, synth Lieven Van Pee – bass Elias Devoldere – drums, guitar GENRE Cinematic, Improvisation, Soundscapes INFLUENCES Steve Reich, Jaga Jazzist, John Hollenbeck Bookings BENELUX: TOUTPARTOUT (Dieter Craeye) Label: Sdban Ultra