CHURCH's Sixth Installment with Mark de Clive-Lowe + Rich Medina and Surprise Guests presented by Giant Step & Revive Music May 4, 2012

World-renowned DJ, Producer, Remixer, Composer, Musician, and Tru Thoughts recording artist Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL) returns alongside resident vocalist nia andrews, Jamire Williams (ERIMAJ/Christian Scott) on drums and Mark Kelley (The Roots) on bass.

This edition of CHURCH features a special appearance by Rich Medina, the legendary DJ who has spent the past 20+ years leading multi-ethnic crowds on a sonic journey through hip hop, house, Afrobeat, soul and funk, unearthing one gem after another. Bring your dancing shoes and dress light, because the dance floor is going to be red hot.

Mark de Clive-Lowe continues to build on the success of his new CHURCH monthly series in New York at DROM. CHURCH is a whirlwind mix of live jazz, sampling and a DJ set. Fast becoming the discerning music-lovers’ and musicians’ event of choice, don’t be surprised if you spot the likes of Master at Work Louie Vega or soul legend Leon Ware in the audience; Chris “Daddy” Dave, MC John Robinson or Miguel Atwood-Ferguson on the stage and the likes of Ge-Ology on the decks. The first live set showcases the jazz side of MdCL, blending standards, groove explorations and classic trio interplay with resampling, electronics and live remixing. As the first set draws to a close, the guest DJtakes over the soundtrack while the tables and chairs are cleared away for MdCL to flip the script with the second set - a unique blend of live electronica and live remixing - the jazz club colliding head to head with the dance floor. This month, be prepared for sparks to fly as MdCL goes head-to-head with the legendary Rich Medina.

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