1. READY BEAT 2. ABRADE WITH ME 3. CLONE ROW 4. TOWN DOWN 5. HEART BREAKTHROUGH 6. SUSTAINED NIGHTMARE 7. PLAY BELL (FOR NICK)
Description:
"Clone Row" is an LP by drummer, percussionist and composer Ches Smith that showcases his unmistakable blend of exploratory improvisation, deep groove and contemporary composition. Across the album, Smith sculpts a sound world where rhythmic complexity never overshadows emotional clarity: hypnotic pulses, fractured beats and resonant textures unfold gradually, creating a listening experience that feels both intimate and adventurous. The tracks move between quiet, suspenseful passages and eruptive, cathartic peaks, giving the record a strong narrative arc that rewards complete, attentive listening on vinyl. "Clone Row" invites fans of boundary-pushing jazz, experimental music and modern creative music to immerse themselves in a detailed sonic landscape that reveals new layers with every spin. Carefully sequenced for LP, the album takes full advantage of the analog format's warmth and depth, making it particularly appealing to collectors and audiophiles who value dynamic range and nuance on record.
Ches Smith has become a key figure in contemporary improvised and creative music, known for his work as both a powerful drummer and a sensitive composer. He has collaborated widely within the international jazz and experimental scenes and is appreciated for his ability to move effortlessly from spacious, textural playing to fierce, driving rhythms. Rather than staying in one stylistic corner, Smith's projects often bridge avant-garde jazz, rock-inflected energy and chamber-like subtlety. "Clone Row" continues this trajectory, presenting him as an artist in full command of his sonic vocabulary and his unique sense of atmosphere.
Otherly Love Records is an independent label dedicated to music that lives beyond clear genre borders. With a strong focus on artist-driven projects, the label gives musicians the space and support to realise demanding, non-commercial concepts with high production standards. Releases on Otherly Love Records are typically curated with care for sound quality, artwork and physical presentation, making the label particularly attractive for listeners who see vinyl not only as a medium, but as an object to collect, preserve and revisit. By issuing albums such as "Clone Row", Otherly Love Records underlines its commitment to adventurous, forward-thinking music that still maintains a strong emotional core.
Modern
32.378
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 106- Avantgarde/Free 981- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 341- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 747- Latin Jazz 1.000- Other Modern Jazz 27.398- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 795- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
