Thursday 18 April 2024 2024
JAMES BRANDON LEWIS QUARTET – Code of Being
With James Brandon Lewis/sax,
Aruan Ortiz/piano
Brad Jones/bass
Chad Taylor/drums
In 2021, the saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis had a career breakthrough with his tenth album, The Jesup Wagon. Inspired by the mobile agricultural education efforts of inventor George Washington Carver, the song cycle was hailed by critics for its dreamlike mosaic of gospel, folk-blues and catcalling brass bands. Anyone who has seen Lewis perform live knows that there are no limits to his playing. He is a technically gifted tenor saxophonist who always surrounds himself with great musicians and passionately propels his wonderfully dynamic playing into adventure. Sometimes tight and melodic, he explores his emotional paths.
On Thursday, April 18th, he will be performing in our Kleine Zaal!
SUPPORT: BOOST
Meet “BOOST”, a dynamic music band that seamlessly blends the infectious beats of dance music
classics, the nostalgic melodies of video game music, and the improvisational spirit of jazz. This eclectic group of musician comes together to create a sonic journey that transcends genres.
The album was named Album of the Year at Jazz Times and Downbeat and a bunch of international jazz magazines, and it established Lewis as one of the provocative musical voices of his generation. Along the way, Lewis drew the attention of many improvising artists, most notably the saxophonist and jazz deity Sonny Rollins, who doesn’t offer effusive praise very often. Moved by Lewis’ deep, spirit-seeking sound, Rollins said When I listen to you, I listen to Buddha, I listen to Confucius … I listen to the deeper meaning of life. You are keeping the world in balance.
“ James Brandon Lewis is, zonder enige twijfel, één van dé tenorsaxofonisten van deze jazztijden. Zijn spel is uitdagend, strak, explosief, sensueel, vloeiend, melodisch en avontuurlijk. “
Witten In Music, Dick Hovenga
