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2 Down, Born without any commotion, receiving food initially as a necessity (9)

4 Down, Jazz pianist's explosive pitch and endlessly increased sound quality (endlessly) (5,4,6)

5 Down, Unrest militants organised? one plays along (15)

8 Down, Fortress post, timeless memorial (8)

Compiler - PHI

Many Thanks

8, Keep s(t)ake.

5, Instrumentalist (anagram)

4 Jelly (explosive) Roll (pitch) Morton ( sounds like "more tone?)

2, nee d F ully.
Born is "nee", without any commotion is "dully", with "f"ood initially.

Good morning rusty and many thanks,sorry I am a little late replying but I fell asleep.

Good morning, Diablos!
Nothing wrong in having a wee nap!