Arthur White leads Arthur White & MERGE; his eponymous group that has released critically acclaimed albums Unify and When You Find It… on the Artists Recording Collective (ARC) catalog.
Arthur White & MERGE are signed to the record label, Artists Recording Collective (ARC). Celebrating 15 years of excellence, ARC is a new concept music label that is home to a catalog of artists who are defining this timeless genre in the 21st century of modern music. Internationally recognized, this independent record label is far from just a provider of smalltown specials. True to its name, the Artists Recording Collective (ARC) embodies elements of empowerment and ownership for the musicians who create under the label. That’s right: all artists signed to this music label have full creative freedom and ownership control over their pieces. This aspect is a pillar of ARC, which sets the artists at center stage. Arthur White & MERGE is one of the many ensembles signed to ARC; including the incredible talents that are Sumi Tonooka, Erica Lindsay, Christopher Burnett, Bill McKeny, Clarence Smith, Roger Wilder, Stanton Kessler, Alchemy Sound Project, Ada Rovatti, Young Heo and Zack Page — just to name a handful of the incredible artists who makeup ARC’s near 500 artist roster of musicians.
Albums by Arthur White
Arthur White & MERGE have released two albums: When You Find It… (2020) and Unify (2021). Both albums were released on the record label, Artists Recording Collective (ARC). This unique record label provides Arthur White with full creative control over his works. As composer, arranger, touring saxophonist and performer, ARC feels like home. Both MERGE’s debut and sophomore albums have received critical acclaim and national recognition. Unify and When You Find It… have both been featured in the biggest publications and blogosphere of the group’s native genre. The tracks are revered for their strong storytelling, joyful improvisation and overall melodious atmosphere. On Unify, White is joined by Randy Brecker and Ada Rovatti, two incredible musicians whose works are maintained by the Artists Recording Collective (ARC).