Originally hailing from Cape Town in South Africa, and shaped by his upbringing in Seattle, Ari Joshua is a distinguished musician and composer who’s been crafting an incredible musical output over the last few years. His journey, built on a passion for jazz and improvisation, led him to establish The Music Factory, a platform dedicated to music education and community enrichment which has provided almost a hundred thousand music lessons.
Collaborating with rock and roll icons like Stone Gossard and Peter Buck, Ari has confirmed his status as a beloved and talented figure in the music scene. His music has struck a chord with fans around the world, with recent releases racking up over half a million streams on Spotify alone.
This year, Ari is riding a wave of creative momentum by releasing twenty-four tracks throughout 2024. Following the success of recent singles likes “Country Stroll” and “Elephant Walk,” which featured the talents of legendary musicians John Medeski and Billy Martin, Ari Joshua now brings us his recent release with the new single titled “Rare Groove.”
His new outing showcases Ari’s musical skill alongside revered saxophonist Skerik, who plays with Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, and organist Delvon Lamarr who’s been touring extensively on both sides of the Atlantic, with drummer Grant Schroff rounding out the ensemble.
Recorded on vintage equipment, the track captures an authentic and timeless vibe throughout. Released via the Music Factory Records imprint, the aptly titled track is brought in by a cry of “yeah” and the hazy buzz of pulsing textures, the track flows with snapping drums, rhythmic bass lines, guitar chord skanks and smooth sax lines to craft an intoxicating instrumental jam that’s sure to get listeners swaying to the beat.
Peppered with call backs to a slick riff, the musicians put on a masterclass in performance via sensational lead dashes. From the stunning sax leads, punchy shuffle of drums, tight bass work and Ari’s trademark guitar solo work of lightly gritty tone, the quartet combine to deliver an infectiously grooving outing formed by enduring composition and dazzling musicianship flair.
Listen to Rare Groove below
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