James Brandon Lewis Quartet
Tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis's working band, playing big-toned, gospel-rooted jazz built on his Molecular Systematic Music concept, drawn from the structure of DNA.
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About James Brandon Lewis Quartet
The James Brandon Lewis Quartet brings together the Buffalo-born tenor saxophonist with pianist Aruán Ortiz, bassist Brad Jones and drummer Chad Taylor. The group recorded 'Molecular' and 'Code of Being' for the Swiss label Intakt, both built around Molecular Systematic Music, Lewis's method of shaping melody and form from the double-helix structure of DNA.
In practice the music is direct and physical: Lewis plays with a broad, gospel-inflected sound, Ortiz works in dense and often angular harmony, and Taylor and Jones keep the pulse loose enough for the tunes to stretch out into long collective improvisation.
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What festivals is James Brandon Lewis Quartet playing in 2027?
James Brandon Lewis Quartet is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is James Brandon Lewis Quartet playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, James Brandon Lewis Quartet is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does James Brandon Lewis Quartet play?
James Brandon Lewis Quartet plays jazz.