Jazz
The GroundUPmusic outfit led by Michael League announce a new album for the spring.
Riding the wave of the announcement, they’re also gearing up for what will be their 2024 tour.
They’re an instrumental quartet with a dynamic sound and a taste for sonic exploration. The group is made up of world-class improvisers, but it’s their unusually memorable, genre-blending songs that leave the most lasting impression. Originally founded by keyboardist Henry Hey (David Bowie, Empire of the Sun, Jeff «Tain» Watts) and bassist Michael League (Grammy-winning leader of Snarky Puppy), Forq is now joined by guitarist Chris McQueen (Snarky Puppy, Bokanté), drummer Jason «JT» Thomas (Roy Hargrove’s RH Factor, Marcus Miller, Snarky Puppy, Mark Lettieri Trio) and bassist Kevin Scott (Wayne Krantz, Jimmy Herring, Col. Bruce Hampton). They’ve toured the United States and Europe and played international festivals, including the North Sea Jazz Festival and the GroundUP Festival in Miami Beach.
Watch: the announcement video.