The revolution will not be televised. Those words by Gil Scott-Heron from 1970 are more relevant to today's jazz revolution than any time since the mid-1990s, when conservatively-dressed youngsters mimicked the post-bop of the 1960s and were promoted as liberators. More recently, the touted saviors rehash a quasi-spiritual fusion that stands in for à la mode jazz. But dig a little deeper, and look past the hype, and the true champions can be found. One great example is the saxophonist James Brandon Lewis who has quietly (too quietly) and steadily produced commendable recordings. His release, An Unruly Manifesto demands attention for its fearlessness and self-assurance. - All About Jazz|MARK CORROTO
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New album arrives Feb 1st 2019
Thankful for the continued support of this Album ! Look out for this release Feb 1st 2019 via Relative Pitch Records . This review will appear in the physical February and is out now digitally !
Pre-order Album today and recieve one track Haden is beauty.
https://jamesbrandonlewis.bandcamp.com/releases
Features
Luke Stewart - Bass
Anthony Pirog - Guitar
Jaimie Branch - Trumpet
Warren Trae Crudup III - Drums
JBL - Tenor Saxophone
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New album “An Unruly Manifesto” available Feb 1, 2019 via Relative Pitch
Pre-order today check it out
- https://jamesbrandonlewis.bandcamp.com/releases
Album dedicated to Charlie Haden , Ornette Coleman & Surrealism
Features
JBL - Tenor Saxophone
Jaimie Branch - Trumpet
Warren Trae Crudup III - Drums
Anthony Pirog - Guitar
Luke Stewart - Bass
Another Day on the Vlog 4-18-2018
Hey Folks New Album " Radiant Imprints " Duo from James Brandon Lewis & Chad Taylor is alive and kicking ! Check out this Video from this past Winter Tour @ Sons D' Hiver Festival
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Another Day on the Vlog 3-10-2018
It is with Great Joy to present New Duo Album " Radiant Imprints " out now via Off- Record
Duo - James Brandon Lewis (Tenor Saxophone) & Chad Taylor (Drums & Mbira) .
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Another Day on the Vlog -12-27-2017
Happy Holidays Folks !
As we Approach The New Year 2018 Excited to Announce the release of a New Album entitled "Radiant Imprints" out on Off- Record Label March 9 2018 featuring a duo Chad Taylor on Drums/ Mbira and James Brandon Lewis on Tenor Saxophone . Thanks to all who continue to support the music , and shout out to Off- Record for supporting this release , and thanks to go Anne Maizia for beautiful cover art.
As we march toward 2018 , I reflect on a 2017 interview with Amazing Trumpet player and Composer Dave Douglas , who sat down with me to discuss my life as well as my body of work . Dave as been a supporter of my music and endeavors before my Arrival to NYC . Click on image below to enjoy this in depth interview .
Another Day on the Vlog 11-16-2017 Part II Sonic City Festival 2017
Great vid of JBL Trio Rocking Sonic City Festival 2017 curated by Punk Legend Thurston Moore . ENJOY ! more news to come :-)
Another Day on the VLOG 11-15-2017 PART I SONIC CITY FESTIVAL 2017
Hey Folks! Its been a while posting but i been on the Road for a bit ! James Brandon Lewis Trio just got back from an amazing European Tour. Just Wanted to Highlight this Video JBL Trio Rocking it out at Sonic City Festival 2017 Curated by Punk Rock Legend Thurston Moore. The Selection is " ZEN " From New Album " No Filter " . Enjoy
Another Day on Vlog September 15, 2017
A passionate Conversation - sharing some insight into moving to NYC,Mentors,and Insight into poetry band Heroes Are Gang Leaders Co Founded with Thomas Sayers Ellis . Cheers !
Another Day on the Vlog September 11, 2017
Home Practice/ Reflection Session
In Solitude Going over - Sometimes I feel Like a Motherless Child
Thoughts
Barren land crowded with loneliness but quiet be quenched with solitude - JBL
Another Day on the Vlog / August 11, 2017
Hey Y'all hope all is well :-) just wanted to share some old school thoughts on music . Please Share and tell friends .. more thoughts to come ! Blessings
Revamped , Refreshed , Renewed
Day One / July 19th, 2017 / 1st day on the VLOG
Revamped, Refreshed, Renewed! Welcome to the newly designed website . I am happy and excited to be able to share insights on Music, Art , and Life
Much Love and Enjoy the video !