Jazz Fusion Pioneer Releases Dreamweavers II
Mark de Clive-Lowe has released *Dreamweavers II*, showcasing his signature blend of electronic textures, improvisational jazz, and global rhythms. The album appears on both jazz charts and soul listings, highlighting its cross-genre appeal in contemporary fusion music.
For *Dreamweavers II*, Los Angeles-based keyboardist Mark de Clive-Lowe reunites with the Italian rhythm section of bassist Andrea Lombardini and drummer Tommaso Cappellato. This collaboration follows their first album, *Dreamweavers*, which was released in 2020. The trio recorded the new album in the summer of 2024 at Sotto il Mare Recording Studios in Verona, Italy. Their approach emphasizes a live, electro-acoustic performance, creating music purely through the interaction of keys, bass, and drums without the use of samples or looping. The album pays tribute to several of de Clive-Lowe's influences. "Terra De Luz" is inspired by the Brazilian fusion band Azymuth, while "Raise It Up" reinterprets a track by J Dilla's group Slum Village. Another track, "The Bass That Don't Stop," is a nod to the late Phil Asher, with whom de Clive-Lowe previously collaborated. Born to a Japanese mother and a New Zealander father, de Clive-Lowe's music often explores his cultural identity. He spent a decade in London as a key figure in the broken beat scene before relocating to Los Angeles. His work frequently bridges jazz, electronic music, and hip-hop influences.
