John Ghost
John Ghost is ingenious and exploratory, often described as a symbiosis between the sounds of Steve Reich, John Hollenbeck, Nils Frahm and Jaga Jazzist.
Created around the Ghent guitarist and composer Jo De Geest, the Belgian sextet draw on influences from jazz, rock and post-classical music, where minimalism, electronics and a cinematic atmosphere characterize their instrumental music.
John Ghost is; Jo De Geest (compositions, guitar, loops), Rob Banken (Rapidman – alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute), Wim Segers (Compro Oro, PAARD. – vibraphone, marimba, percussion), Karel Cuelenaere (Black Flower – piano, Fender Rhodes, synth, Lieven Van Pee (De Beren Gieren, Echoes Of Zoo – bass) and Elias Devoldere (Elias, Nordmann – drums, percussion).