Pianist/Producer Mark De Clive Lowe explores his ancestry with his latest release “Heritage”. De Clive Lowe consulted with his family to gain a deeper understanding of his Japanese roots and the results are his most personal work to date. “Bushido 1”, meaning “The Way of the Warrior” begins with a splash of piano aligned with Josh Johnson’s simmering alto sax. De Clive Lowe’s melodic excursions takes the listener on a mystic voyage. “Memories of Nanzenji” is a meditative tune that is awash in Brandon Combs expressive cymbals. De Clive Lowe and Johnson’s playing is free flowing and spiritual. “Niten-Ichi” begins with a slow burning piano that quickly evolves into a high energy free for all that includes Teodross Avery on Tenor sax. “Heritage” is the first of a two part project. Based on De Clive Lowe’s brilliance here, there’s no doubt that part two will be as equally rewarding as this one
