Jazz Weekender Lineup

Mark de Clive-Lowe is a half-Japanese New Zealander who pioneered the broken beat movement in London before establishing himself as one of electronic music's most innovative voices. Now Tokyo-based, he creates music through live production and improvisation techniques. MdCL has released acclaimed albums including 'Six Degrees', 'CHURCH', and 'Heritage', collaborating with legends like Moodymann, Kamasi Washington, Kenny Dope, and Omar. His performances appeal to dancers, progressives, and purists alike. His Live Remix set fuses jazz improvisation, broken beat, deep house, and global rhythms into a one-of-a-kind performance. Using keyboards, samplers, and live looping, he builds and deconstructs tracks in real-time. As Jazziz notes: "Way before jazz hybridity became a worldwide phenomenon, de Clive-Lowe was busy designing its blueprint."

oreglo is a London-based four-piece band pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The band met in secondary school and at Tomorrow's Warriors youth club, where they began blending their different musical backgrounds. Their sound reflects London's rich musical landscape – mixing jazz with reggae, grime, drill, and DIY influences from across the city's neighborhoods. After just one year together, oreglo has already made waves in the music world. They're signed to respected jazz label Brownswood Recordings and have been championed by Ezra Collective, supported major acts like Gabriels, and received airplay from BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders and BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq. Featuring Artists C-sé: Keys Linus Barry: Guitar Nicco Rocco: Drums Teigan Hastings: Tuba

Dhanji is a hip-hop artist from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, recognised as a rising star in the Indian music scene who arrives at Jazz Weekender with a 13-piece live band. Known for his innovative approach and lyrical prowess, he's earned critical acclaim from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone India and major music outlets across the country. With over 7 mixtapes and 5+ million streams, Dhanji has established himself as one of India's most electrifying live performers. He's currently performing his music as a special jazz-funk set with an ensemble of musicians, creating a unique fusion that sets him apart in the contemporary music landscape. His record-breaking Baargaam Tour was the longest by any independent Indian rapper, covering 20 cities across 12 states. With major brand partnerships including Coca-Cola and Converse, plus 132K+ monthly Spotify listeners, Dhanji continues to push creative boundaries while drawing sold-out crowds nationwide. Featuring Artists: Dhanji - Vocals Circle Tone - Ableton Pritul - Drums Vishrut Shukla - Bass Aman Gupta - Trumpet Chie Nishikori - Trombone Harmish Joshi -Sax Neil CK - Guitar MLHVR - Keys Ishan - Backing Vox Tshering Bhutia - Backing vox Jananta Juri - Backing vox Meera Desai - Backing vox

Allysha Joy is a singer, songwriter, producer and keys player from Melbourne, known for her husky soulful voice, impressive Fender Rhodes skills, and raw poetic lyrics. She's recognised both for her solo work and as frontwoman of acclaimed band 30/70. Her music blends jazz, soul and R&B with Melbourne's distinctive sound that has gained global recognition. Her lyrics weave together themes of love, power, wonder, and hope for change, delivering intricate grace and optimism while never shying away from uncomfortable truths. This distinctive approach has earned her releases on respected labels including Rhythm Section, Total Refreshment Centre, Future Classic, First Word and Brownswood. On the live circuit, Allysha has shared stages with Ezra Collective, The Teskey Brothers, Children of Zeus and KOKOROKO, with standout performances at festivals like We Out Here, Montreux Jazz Festival, and New York Winter Jazz Festival 2024. Featuring Artists: Allysha Joy - Vocals & Keys Nathan Thomas - Bass Dhir mody - Drums Shirish Malhotra - Saxaphone Mallika Barot - Vocals

Marthe is a dynamic jazz quartet from France that blends Greek and Middle Eastern sounds with rock, pop, and jungle influences. Led by saxophonist Alexis Moutzouris, the four-piece band creates a unique musical fusion that takes listeners on a journey across cultures and continents. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds, Marthe combines the power of rock with jazz sophistication, weaving in captivating oriental melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Their warm brass and woodwind sounds transport audiences beyond borders, creating an immersive musical experience that's both exotic and accessible. With their rich repertoire and singular cultural blend, Marthe offers audiences something truly different - music that's as adventurous as it is enchanting. Featuring Artists: Florent Briqué: Trumpet Alexis Moutzouris: Saxophone and Clarinet Lucas Territo: Guitar Damien Bernard: Drums

Ranj x Clifr is an R&B duo known for blending genres and pushing creative boundaries. Their sound mixes classic R&B with space pop, house, hip-hop, and jazz influences, creating something fresh and distinctive. The duo has built impressive momentum with multiple singles, collaborations, a full-length album 'Antihero', and EP 'Play Me!'. Their innovative approach to R&B production and diverse cultural influences have earned them growing recognition in the contemporary music scene. 2025 sees them returning with new music, kicking off with the Pharrell-inspired single 'I'M JUST A WOMAN FORREAL' – the first taste of what's leading up to RANJ's upcoming mixtape release. Featuring Artists: RANJ: Vocals Clifr: Guitar/Keys/Production Jason Sharath: Drums

Derek & The Cats is a Bangalore-based ensemble led by Derek Mathias. Known for their high-energy instrumental dance music, the collective has earned a reputation as one of India's most exciting live acts. Their new album, People to Meet, Places to See, is a 7-track sonic diary written on tour across India. Each track captures the spirit of a different city or moment - from the laid-back groove of "Cubbon Park" to the high-octane drive of "Techno Police." The record showcases the Cats’ signature blend of jazz, funk and house. Since their debut self-titled album was named one of Rolling Stone India's Top 15 Indian Albums of 2022, Derek & The Cats have continued to grow through nationwide tours and festival appearances. What they do best is blur the line between concert and dance floor Featuring Artists Derek Mathias: Piano Adesh Vinod: Guitar Joel Rozario: Percussions Vishal Varier: Bass Gautam David: Saxophone Kenneth Besterwitch: Drums Anand Murali: Organ

Meba Ofilia is a genre-fluid artist from Shillong, blending soul, R&B, hip-hop, and jazz into her distinctive sound. She gained national recognition with "Done Talking," which won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best India Act in 2018. Her debut album "untitled.shg" received critical acclaim and established her as a bold voice in Indian alternative music. Known for emotive lyricism and sonic experimentation, her music explores themes of identity and resilience. Meba's live performances blend instrumentation with R&B and neo-soul, creating emotionally rich experiences that showcase her versatility as both a vocalist and storyteller. Featuring Artists: Meba Ofilia: Vocals Zed Hynniewta:Guitars Aidan Wankhar: Keys TBC: Drummer

Sambucáda is a Goa-based five-piece collective celebrating Brazil's most beloved sounds through samba and bossa nova rhythms. The band captures the energy of Brazilian carnival while layering in jazz harmonies and melodies that balance melancholy with joy. Known for high-energy performances that stretch over 90 minutes, Sambucáda transforms every stage into a street party. Their arrangements showcase some of India's top jazz soloists, whose improvisations bring spontaneity and extra spark to each show. The result is groove-driven, full-bodied music created for the dance floor - an eclectic mix that distills Brazilian passion into a powerful live format. Featuring Artists: Jonathan Furtado - Bass Raul Sengupta - Drums Karim Ellaboudi - Keys Dhruv Athreye - Guitar/Vocal Shirish Malhotra - Saxophone

Sera Kalo is a genre-fluid, Berlin-based Caribbean-American singer-songwriter and producer. Recently awarded the prestigious German Jazz Award 2025 in the "Vocal" category, she blends jazz, neo-soul, and electronic textures into her distinctive sound. Her debut album eXante shares its name with her live band of four international musicians. Together for the past two years, they create music that moves between groove and atmospheric moments with an emphasis on organic sound and live energy. eXante delivers an immersive musical experience that showcases both Sera's songwriting and the band's collective chemistry on stage. Featuring Artists: Igor Osypov: Guitar/Keys Sara Kalo: Vocals/FX Dylan Greene: Drums Sofia Eftychidou: Bass/Synth