The ambitious compositions of the multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and composer Sly5thAve are characterized by his deep trust in hip-hop as well as his comprehensive understanding of soul and jazz. With a loyal underground fan base behind him, he receives support from Jarobi White (A Tribe Called Quest), Gilles Peterson, NPR, Jazz Times and many others. He also enjoys great respect for his work by musicians such as Prince, Questlove, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Taylor Swift, Janelle Monáe, Freddie Gibbs and Quantic. Following the release of his critically acclaimed album "The Invisible Man: An Orchestral Tribute To Dr. Dre", Sly5thAve has impressively shown what he can do as a producer and collaborative musician – collaborating with Denitia, Marlon Craft, Thalma de Freitas, Numonics, Ghost Note, Roberto Verástegui, Steven Bamidele, Ash Walker, Miranda Joan and JSWISS, among others. His current album Liberation combines orchestral arrangements, jazz improvisations and hip-hop productions into a work full of courage, musical conviction and artistic development. It is Sly5thAve's first album with exclusively original orchestral arrangements and showcases the extraordinary musicality of his Ghost Note bandmates – led by the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Robert "Sput" Searight and Nate Werth of Snarky Puppy. An incomparable concert is waiting for us!
“I’m here to show some support and give the same amount of love that this incredible band has given to me. You sound amazing.” – Dr. Dre

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