Roots (Single) by Sweater People & Summit Blue
Jazz | Afro-beat| Indie
"Roots" by Summit Blue and Sweater People started with one question: what if two bands wrote and recorded a song in one session? The result was a spontaneous two-hour jam that blends eight creative minds. Drawing influence from Mongo Santamaria, Fela Kuti, and Arthur Verocai, the track mixes contrasting tones with each instrument finding space. Aidan Buck’s trumpet solo builds to a musical peak, and a repeated riff channels Stevie Wonder. What began as an experiment turned into a vibrant, sun-soaked song.
William DeBlaey: Bass
Hans Fuerst: Piano, Melodica
North Skager: Drums
Emmeline Liske: Vocals
Patrick Lubben: Guitar
Zach Luginbill: Electric Guitar
Aidan Buck: Trumpet
Riley Johnson: Percussion
Hannah Harder: Tenor Saxophone, Flute Produced by William DeBlaey
Engineered by William DeBlaey
Mixed by William DeBlaey
Mastered by Lena Sutter
Album design by William DeBlaey and Hans Fuerst
About Sweater People & Summit Blue
Sweater People, a band and production team hailing from the Midwest, seamlessly blends influences from video game music, cinematic soundtracks, and jazz into their signature style. Drawing inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of the 1960s to 1980s recording era, Sweater People aspire to create emotionally resonant music experiences. With a commitment to musical authenticity and dynamic expression, they craft compositions that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.
Summit Blue is a band formed by a group of musicians from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. They all share a love for jazz, rnb, and fusion - integrating these inspirations into their music. Outside of performing in the Chippewa Valley, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and greater Minnesota/Wisconsin, Summit Blue has worked with many high school jazz band programs as featured clinicians. Since their inception, these musicians have been collaboratively and creatively focused on innovation and constantly searching for new sounds. The band consists of Aidan Buck (tpt), Hannah Harder (t sax), Zach Luginbill (piano), Patrick Lubben (bass), and Riley Johnson (drums).