NZ musical masermind Mark de Clive-Lowe continues to push boundaries in the world of fusion with a thumping rush of energy delivered by his Ronin Arkestra. "Stranger Searching" blends heavy drums with moments of solitude and excitement in an ear-opening instrumental which inspires the explorer within.
"The Sunflower is like no other. A flower of ultimate dedication, it basks in the glory of sunbeams all day, it’s head constantly and carefully tracing the source of light and warmth’s every move. A superb ally to nature anywhere it is found, it has unique nutritional value, oils and seeds available to all who cultivate it. It’s the reason they are found across the globe.
This is the ethos behind Ronin Arkestra. Formed in Tokyo in 2017, Ronin Arkestra brings together some of the finest and most creative players in Japan’s Jazz and and electronic scene. The collective includes members of Kyoto Jazz Sextet, WONK, Cro-Magnon, Root Soul, Sleepwalker, Sauce81, Kyoto Jazz Massive and, of course, band leader Mark de Clive Lowe.
Kicking it all off is ‘Stranger Searching’, where lush electronics meet beautifully executed Jazz in full story mode. A constantly driving beat push this track along through its various chapters, with each member of the band given time tell their tale. Horns from Shinpei Ruike, Kohei Ando and Wataru Hamasaki tie everything together in beautiful harmony."
"The Playlist Challenge is a marquee event of the annual Playlist Retreat. Every year, artists are tasked with working together to make music in the most unconventional ways. This year’s challenge: 80 artists, randomly assigned to 18 teams, have 24 hours to create their best song using a hidden flash drive of mystery content. Armed with instruments, equipment and one clue, each team scours the Playlist Retreat campgrounds in search of their flash drive of sounds before embarking on a session like no other. When it comes how music is made, The Playlist Challenge aims to disrupt the status quo. Check out what happens when teams of veteran artists, up-and-comers, acquaintances and perfect strangers come together, revealing the true meaning of Inspiration, Motivation and Collaboration."
This upload features tracks from Mark De Clive Lowe | Grandtheft | Raheem Devaughn, 14KT | Young Guru | Maimouna | KON, Stro Elliot | DJ Babu | Vikter Duplaix, Mxxwll | Mike Nyce | Rhymefest | Melo-D, Ivan Barias | DJ Excel | Tom-Thugli | Just Dizle and more.
"In celebration of their 5th birthday, the Jazz Re:freshed crew decided to launch a double album CD entitled ‘Jazz Re:freshed Volume One’. This double album of 26 tracks had an intentional mix of established and not-yet-established artists, with the only criteria being the quality of their music.
Jazz Re:freshed Volume One featured many previously unreleased tracks, including a Kaidi Tatham Jazz Re:freshed exclusive. Other artists featured on the album included Azymuth, Robert Mitchell, Reel People, The Rebirth, Fertile Ground, Jason Yarde, Mark de Clive Lowe, Taylor Mcferrin ...plus many more talented artists who have performed at the legendary Jazz Re:freshed."
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released 20 May 2013
Artwork By – Toprockarts
Management [Project Management] – Adam Moses, Justin McKenzie
Mastered By – Matt Lord
Photography – Bunny Bread
Music by Onra, Pac Div, Erykah Badu, Pharrell & Questlove, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Ishe, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ayah, Geno, Amp Fiddler, Emmanuel, Mark De Clive Lowe, Amerie, Median, Nate Smith, Freddie Joachim, Oliver Daysoul, Slakah the Beatchild, Slum Village, Dwele, Musiq Soulchild, J Soul, Chris Daddy Dave, Gretchen Parlato, Sam Champ & D Angelo.
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