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Arkana Music
Jazz / Experimental / Nu-Jazz



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since12/30/2005
Band Websitehttp://arkana-music.com
Band MembersAli Berkok - Piano, Mark Laver - saxophone, Gord Mowat - bass, Jake Oelrichs - drums
InfluencesMonk, Dave Douglas, Vijay Iyer, Wayne Shorter, Harvey Pekar, Joe Sacco, Shostakovich, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Jason Moran.
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"...this is history traced from the ’30s to the present, especially when the band’s collective structures on slower songs such as “Brooding” let loose contemporary dissonance in seemingly familiar settings." -David Dacks, Exclaim! Magazine

"...a truly gorgeous discovery packed with remarkable musicianship...He sounds pretty good, eh? It's kinda like a big, thick jazz burger. Maybe that's not the right thing to say. What I mean is that your buddy's record Hyprovisation is one of those records that you can really take a strong bite into. It's tender, yet still chewy and spicy." -Russ Cooper, Panpot.ca

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   About Arkana Music
Arkana Music is noted for its creative risk taking and virtuosity. Russ Cooper of Panpot.ca described their debut album, Hyprovisation as "a truly gorgeous discovery packed with remarkable musicianship," and John Book of da bookman's blog said "these guys know how to play with the kind of tenacity which comes from not only knowing your instrument, but knowing how to play music."

Arkana Music is a Toronto based modern jazz quartet focused on improvisation and creative music. All compositions are by Ali Berkok and each piece is written in order to create a different environment, without relying on existing jazz vehicles and devices.

Since its inception, Arkana has performed in many of Toronto's established venues such as the Rex Hotel, Cameron House, Tranzac and the Trane Studio, and newer clubs like the Central and Concord Cafe. Arkana has received airplay on international radio and podcasts, reaching as high as 1 on Calgary's CJSW jazz chart. As well, the band was recently featured as the soundtrack to Deartoronto.com coverage of Toronto's "Nights of Fire" event.

The beginnings of the band date back to collaborations between Ali and saxophonist Mark Laver, which took place at the Banff Centre For The Arts in 2005. Here, Ali and Mark were introduced to a world of techniques outside of the mainstream. Shortly thereafter, while working in Hong Kong, Ali started working on the initial pieces for the band. Arkana Music first appeared in May 2006 at the Concord Cafe in Toronto.

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Jazz Break

Jazz Break



Nov 7 2009 1:04 AM

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We appreciate this connection
with you since every new jazz
"friend" is important to us.

New tracks are added to our
Profile Playlist every day, so,
visit often for more Great Jazz.



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Musicprofessor1

Musicprofessor1



Apr 28 2009 12:15 PM

Hello Arkana Music
Thank you for being a positive force in this world.
Music is one of the few things that has the power
to bring people from different cultures together.
Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Darryl
Rob Ritchie

Rob Ritchie



Feb 9 2009 2:41 AM

What's up dudes? Miss you and yer tunes
High Heels Lo Fi (playin London Nov14!)

High Heels Lo Fi (playin London Nov14!)



Jan 12 2009 5:40 PM

Hi! Thanks for adding us.

Video proof that we're amusing jerks:
http://tinyurl.com/mean-to-our-bass-player
Jazz Break

Jazz Break



Jan 11 2009 3:37 PM

We value every new jazz "friend" we find.
So, we appreciate your add very much.

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If you have a CD to sell or just want more
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Thanks to the music, we are all connected!

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Dust Poets

Dust Poets



Dec 17 2008 7:56 PM

Hey Ali - glad you like the tunes. More likely the start of our "muddle" period...
Duo Session

Duo Session



Dec 6 2008 4:11 PM

Hi Arkana Music!

Thank​ you very much from your frien​dship​ and your nice music​!​
Warm jazz greet​ings from Finla​nd ;D

Tuija​ and Tapan​i
Duo Sessi​on & co
Jazz Break

Jazz Break



Nov 30 2008 1:59 PM

Hi Arkana ....

We appreciate the add.....

Let us know if we can help promote
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Muriel Grossmann

Muriel Grossmann



Jul 3 2008 10:38 AM

i like your music, thanx for inviting me to your friendsspace!
good luck
muriel
Danielle di Majo

Danielle di Majo



Jul 2 2008 9:27 AM

Your music is great!Thank you for the request..YOU ARE WELCOME!
:-)
Danny Echo

Danny Echo



Jun 19 2008 8:39 AM

Hey thanks for the add and all. Glad you cared for rock n roll!

Cheers,
Danny Echo
I.M.C.

Improvised Music Collective



Jun 12 2008 4:26 PM

Hi Ali,

I received your disc today. Thank you very much. I'm listening to it as I type. Congratulations! It's wonderful. We will plug it and play from it on shows leading up to your gig in Ottawa. We'll try and get out to see you.

Regards,
Ron,
IMC
The Parkdale Revolutionary Orchestra

The Parkdale Revolutionary Orchestra



May 24 2008 5:49 PM

You guys put on a great show last night! Thanks for inviting us.
Nicole Rampersaud

Nicole Rampersaud



May 22 2008 9:25 PM

Hey Ali,

Thanks again for coming out to the show - much appreciated! It was great to see you! Thanks for your kind words.

I look forward to hearing your group sometime soon!

peace,
Nicole
Katey Morley

Katey Morley



Apr 10 2008 6:45 AM

Hi Ali! Of course I remember you... Sounds great! What's new?
Annalee

Annalee



Apr 9 2008 12:48 PM

He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
-- Chinese Proverb
Annalee

Annalee



Mar 17 2008 5:57 PM

Making Reservations
By Martin Lee Van Roosendaal II

Resurrecting from the sand
My flesh-
New-
Soft and tender to touch
Quickened in the sun

Segregating from the body
My spirit-
Free-
Keen and fierce to taste
Avenged in the light
Misa Micevski

Misa Micevski



Jan 21 2008 3:18 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD, ALL BEST, CHEERS!!!
Empirical

Empirical



Jan 16 2008 6:15 AM

He guys thanks for the friendship. Hope to be back soon take it easy
Aaron Wrixon

Aaron Wrixon



Dec 29 2007 3:19 PM

Happy new year! Hope you're well. Come see me online sometime.
Ashley Summers

Ashley Summers



Oct 31 2007 12:18 PM

That's so funny - I was just thinking about you. I miss the Ali hang! I will be back sooner than planned... long story. Prepare to see me as early as December. =)
Aaron Wrixon

Aaron Wrixon



Sep 4 2007 6:33 PM

thanks for being a friend.

if you like my music, look me up on facebook!
Kamil André MuziK

Kamil André MuziK



Aug 21 2007 8:50 PM

What's up Ali?

Hope all is well. The music sounds great.
Avi Granite

Avi Granite



Aug 17 2007 9:55 PM

hey ali and the rest of Arkan guys, checking out the disc right now, sounds great.

also, suggested alternate name for "circus freak", what about "carnival anomaly"?
Joy

Joy



Jul 11 2007 12:51 PM

Jazz! Dude, I didn't know you was in a jazz band.

Your music is 18 karat. :)

Thanks for adding me.
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