Acclaimed Saxophonist & Composer James Brandon Lewis has
been described as a Visionary Composer and Tenor saxophonist has received
accolades from the New York Times, NPR and Ebony Magazine, who hailed him as
one of the “ 7 Young players to Watch in today’s scene”. Lewis has been
endorsed by Jazz legend Saxophonist Sonny Rollins “ Promising young player with the potential
to do great things having listened to the Elders”. – Jazz Magazine (France). Lewis at the request of Rollins participated
in a tribute concert honoring the Jazz Legend sharing the stage with Jimmy
Heath, Ravi Coltrane, James Carter and many others.
Born In Buffalo, NY James Brandon Lewis began his pursuit of
music at the age of 9 and would begin his music studies at the Buffalo Academy
for the Visual And Performing Arts exposing him to Jazz Legends such as Dave
Brubeck, Doc Severinsen , Local Legends Carol Mclaughlin , and Charlie Parker
Alum the great pianist Al Tinney . James Brandon lewis holds a Bachelors Degree
from Howard University and a MFA from California Institute of the Arts .
To date James Brandon Lewis has released 4 albums as a
leader, 3 achieving critically acclaim. He has toured extensively world wide
with his own ensembles, as well as shared the stage, and recorded with amazing
musicians such as William Parker, Hamid Drake, Cooper Moore, Jamaaladeen Tacuma
, Rudy Royston , Gerald Cleaver ,
Charles Gayle, Dave Douglas , Richard Davis , Weather report Alum
Alphonso Johnson , Ravi COltrane, James Carter, Jimmy Heath, Joe Lovano and
many others . Lewis is also the Co-Founder of Heroes Are Gang Leaders a
collective of musicians and poets that keep a foot in the past,present, and
future.
James is deep in an intrepid artistic continuum that
explores identity and spirituality through challenging and awe-inspiring
concepts and epiphanic playing that melds formalistic technique, bold
exploration, and strains of gospel and blues. James Brandon Lewis presents a
rich dialogue with his audience that is both fiery and cerebral.
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