In a global world of migration and change it is essential that we pay close attention to and honor all cultures. We all have our own stories to discover and tell; in the case of composer and pianist Mark de Clive-Lowe the story was of Japan. His maternal roots are there, and in his impeccable manner Mark delivered a two part musical exploration and tribute to his mother’s homeland. Revealed in early February 2019, Heritage I took us on a journey through Japanese history and culture culture through de Ciive-Lowe’s particular blend of Jazz, Electronics, and Hip-Hop.

“Heritage is the idea of transmitting from the past to the future - knowing more about who we are and where we’re going by understanding where we come from. It’s about identity and one’s place in the world,”

Recorded mostly live, with a day in the studio for added effect, Heritage I is broad and yet deeply intimate, as we feel the composer searching for and reflecting on his roots. The inevitable result is a broadening of our understanding of Mark's unique cultural heritage, and a turning inward to discover our own.