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  • MUSIC AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

    ARC Artists' music is distributed worldwide and available for purchase from all of the major retailers like: Apple's iTunes Store, Amazon, CD Baby and Google among others.

  • Submission Policy

    Thank you for your interest in the Artists Recording Collective (ARC). Visit our CONTACT PAGE for a .pdf that provides all necessary details related to joining ARC.

  • ABOUT ARC

    Based in the beautiful Kansas City metro city of Leavenworth ("First City of Kansas," founded in 1854.), ARC is a new model business and music brand. ARC is just 20 minutes NW of KC.

  • Sumi Tonooka: NOW

    A solo recital is the ultimate test of a musician’s resourcefulness, an existential leap onto a lonely stage with nowhere to hide. Sumi Tonooka’s consistently enthralling new CD Now—Live at the Howland (ARC, April 17, 2012) demonstrates that the veteran pianist is more than ready for this scrutiny. [CLICK HERE TO LISTEN]



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Stretch (2013)

ROGER WILDER, Stretch (2013) - "I love this record, for its fresh originals and other carefully chosen tunes, and for the variety of song and solo structures. There is much interplay, especially between the horns, and the rhythm section sparkles. Everybody has a chance to shine here. It was indeed worth the wait," - Roger Atkinson, Jazz Ambassador Magazine.

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NOW (2012)

SUMI TONOOKA, NOW (2012) - Long recognized by her peers as a scintillating improviser, Tonooka offers an authoritative statement with her first solo session, confirming her status as a capaciously creative composer and a keyboard stylist of the highest order.

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In The Void (2012)

DARRYL YOKLEY, Darryl Yokley's Sound Reformation, In The Void (2012): Darryl Yokley is joined by a supportive cast of gifted musicians including Duane Eubanks on trumpet, George Burton on piano, Luques Curtis on bass and Wayne Smith Jr. on drums as they explore a myriad of music with some fresh, innovative approaches and sounds on the CD's nine tracks.

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Professional Testimonials to work of ARC Label Operations

Sumi Tonooka, Recording Artist and ARC Co-Founder: “Simply put Chris is one of the most positive and ethical people I have had the pleasure to be associated with, he is also one of the hardest working,and organized people. And to top it off, he is a talented musician and composer, funny , genuine and humble. Chris cares about people and understands the need to serve.” January 7, 2009

Andrew Zender, Editor, K-Stater at K-State Alumni Association: “Chris Burnett is an outstanding musician with a top-notch business mindset through his work with ARC. In today's entertainment industry where musicians and artists must consistently stay current with trends in technology, marketing and distribution tactics, Chris displays a thorough understanding of these developments. His extensive work with ARC illustrates his knowledge, passion and clear vision for how artists, particularly in the genre of jazz, can collaborate through myriad opportunities and platforms to elevate their collective potential for success.” February 22, 2009

Michael Jefry Stevens, Steinway Piano Artist: “Chris Burnett is a highly skilled, dedicated and forward thinking musician and administrator. I released my latest CD "Trading Post" on his record label and have been extremely satisfied with this joint venture. He has an intuitive grasp of the present-day music industry and the ability to realize his vision!” May 28, 2009

Will Matthews, Musician/Guitarist, Count Basie Orchestra: “I have worked with Chris Burnett's Quintet,Quartet, and we have worked in some other groups together, so what I find is that he is extremely professional, reliable and well organized in every situaton. I watched him build ARC from the ground into what it is today and that took some hard work and dedication. If it can be done Chris Burnett can do it and I highly recommend him. Will Matthews” May 25, 2009

Toni Gates, Singer/Songwriter/Concert Producer: “Chris Burnett is extremely intelligent and a unique individual in the music world as he is equally skilled as a player, educator and business manager. He has my highest praise, blessings and recommendation for all future endeavors. I am available to discuss his abilities at greater length with whomever, whenever. Sincerely, Toni Gates www.tonigates.com” May 26, 2009

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LABEL INFORMATION

ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is an internationally recognized brand and professional recording label that emphasizes promoting and facilitating the distribution and utilization of the works created by our members. ARC provides a viable 21st Century Music Industry Platform for world-class talent! Based in the Kansas City metropolitan area with its main office located in the City of Leavenworth, Kansas, ARC serves artists-producers and boutique record labels who require a dynamic and multi-dimensional platform to present their works and services in an environment that is not under compulsion or creative restraint. ARC was co-founded on December 7, 2007 by alto saxophonist, CHRIS BURNETT; tenor saxophonist, ERICA LINDSAY; and, pianist, SUMI TONOOKA as a professional response to an inherent void within the music industry then.

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