Knats
1 upcoming show.
Knats is a Newcastle‑based jazz quintet led by lifelong friends Stan Woodward (bass) and King David Ike‑Elechi (drums), with trumpeter Ferg Kilsby and other musicians. They blend high‑energy jazz fusion with drum‑n‑bass, punk, electronic influences, creating a signature "Geordie Jazz" sound. Their self‑titled debut album was released in 2024 and their second album "A Great Day in Newcastle" came out in 2026. The band has toured the UK and performed at festivals such as SXSW.
Reviews & press
- Pitchfork ↗ — “The UK trio’s second album marries jazz‑kid experimentalism with taut punk, sprawling worldbuilding, and social commentary, featuring production from Geordie Greep.”
- Jazzwise ↗ — “Their music blends high‑energy jazz fusion with drum ‘n’ bass, punk intensity, electronic influences, and danceable grooves with “jaw‑dropping brilliance.””
- UK Jazz News ↗ — “Knats is a Newcastle jazz band with two old pals — and its rhythm section — as the nucleus: drummer King David Ike‑Elechi and bass player Stan Woodward.”