Name: MSM Molecular Systematic Music
Brand: James Brandon Lewis

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INTAKT389

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-23

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Supplier GB

Shellshock

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Standard:20

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7640120193898

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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James Brandon Lewis

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Jazz

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Intakt

Intakt is a Swiss label that was founded in 1986. With a strong emphasis on jazz and improvised music, Intakt has become a respected name in the industry. The label is known for its commitment to showcasing innovative and boundary-pushing artists from around the world.

Over the years, Intakt has built an impressive roster of talented musicians who have released their work through the label. From established jazz legends to up-and-coming talents, *Intakt* has consistently delivered high-quality recordings that capture the essence of each artist's unique style.

With two label codes, LC 29089 (Intakt Records) and LC 11265 (Intaktrec), *Intakt* continues to be at the forefront of the jazz and improvised music scene. Their dedication to promoting creativity and artistic expression sets them apart from other labels, making them a go-to destination for music lovers looking for something fresh and exciting.

James Brandon Lewis is a US saxophonist and composer, born in 1983 in Buffalo. He is currently based in New York. Lewis received music lessons from Carol McLaughlin and studied at the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts. He furthered his studies at Howard University before attending CalArts, where he had the opportunity to study with renowned musicians Charlie Haden and Wadada Leo Smith.

In 2010, Lewis obtained his Master of Fine Arts degree and has since been making waves in the music industry. His talent has led him to collaborate with esteemed artists such as Dave Douglas, Joshua Redman, Aruán Ortiz, Chad Taylor, Brad Jones, Hank Roberts, Tony Malaby, and Marilyn Crispell.

With an impressive list of accomplishments under his belt, James Brandon Lewis continues to captivate audiences with his unique sound and innovative compositions. His music showcases a blend of influences that range from jazz to contemporary styles. Don't miss out on experiencing the brilliance of this extraordinary artist.

The charismatic saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis is the musician of the moment in the broad field of contemporary jazz. After the internationally acclaimed albums Molecular and Code of Being, he now presents a double CD of a memorable concert with his top-class quartet. The demanding but thoroughly melodic compositions of Molecular shine on this live album compared to the studio album in an unleashed form and with much desire to create and courage for open interplay.

"The live recording shows not only the great joy of playing and pleasure in interplay and groove, but also the musical maturation process of four great musicians", writes Florian Bissig in the liner notes about the concert immortalised on this double CD, and, "It was a celebration that made one’s ears perk up...James Brandon Lewis’ saxophone sound seemed to radiate a quivering liveliness and an expressive urgency rarely heard before. The four musicians, for all their precision and refinement of interplay, seemed to be playing as if it were the last time."

James Brandon Lewis: Tenor Sax, Composition / Aruán Ortiz: Piano / Brad Jones: Bass / Chad Taylor: Drums

MSM Molecular Systematic Music

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