Ronin Arkestra is a collective of some of the most innovative and expressive musicians within the Japanese jazz scene. Bringing together a diverse range of talents and influences, the group was forged under the guiding hand of saxophonist and composer Mark de Clive-Lowe, a prolific artist whose work bridges the gaps between jazz, electronic, and world music. The Arkestra's name, with its homage to the legendary free-jazz pioneer Sun Ra's "Arkestra," combines the notions of masterless samurai ("ronin") and the vast expanse of space, reflecting the group's ethos of freedom, exploration, and unity.

Their discography is marked by a synthesis of sounds where the familiar echoes of classic jazz blend with the innovative edges of Tokyo's current scene. Releases such as "First Meeting" set the stage for their distinctive approach, while subsequent works like "Sonkei" and "The Art of Altercation" cement their status as a supergroup capable of merging the energy of live jazz with the precision of studio composition. "Cosmic Collisions" and "Redeye Reprisal" further showcase their ability to conjure imagery of interstellar adventures through music. With swirling horn sections, ethereal electronic landscapes, and a rhythm section that ties it all together, Ronin Arkestra continues to solidify their standing as one of the groundbreaking forces in contemporary jazz.