Knats is a British contemporary jazz band formed by Newcastle musicians Stan Woodward (bass) and King David-Ike Elechi (drums). Accompanied by other collaborators including Ferg Kilsby (trumpet), Sandro Shar (keyboards), George Johnson (saxophone) and Cooper Robson (vocals), they play a jazz fusion open to rap, Latin and electronic influences on the albums Knats (2025) and A Great Day in Newcastle (2026), produced by Geordie Greep, former member of the group Black Midi.