Code of Being (24bit Hi-Res 96khz), by JAMES BRANDON LEWIS QUARTET with Aruán Ortiz, Brad Jones and Chad Taylor

Code of Being (24bit Hi-Res 96khz)

by JAMES BRANDON LEWIS QUARTET with Aruán Ortiz, Brad Jones and Chad Taylor

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Jonathan Pryor i missed his show in Wallingford. Had a ticket but was far too wrung out... until 1st set time. Lesson: Never miss a jazz set! Will NOT miss the next one! Favorite track: Per 5.

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1.	Resonance 07:42	info	buy track
2.	Archimedean 07:34	info	buy track
3.	Every Atom Glows 05:18	info	buy track
4.	Per 4 08:36	info	buy track
5.	Code of Being 07:52	info	buy track
6.	Where is Hella 13:03	info	buy track
7.	Per 5 08:25	info	buy track
8.	Tessera 08:47	info	buy track

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Intakt CD 371

The charismatic saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis is the musician of the moment in the broad field of contemporary jazz. With Code of Being, James Brandon Lewis now presents his second album. The debut CD Molecular, which Lewis recorded with his quartet in 2020 just a few months before Lockdown, was roundly acclaimed as one of the most exciting releases in 2020 (Intakt CD 350). Code of Being is a powerful work consisting of eight compositions by James Brandon Lewis. Beautiful melodies are responsible for the magic of the songs. The four exceptional musicians, each with personalities of their own, create an urgent ensem ble sound, moving through a broad palette of sound-colours, rhythms and moods, charged with energy. With a profound sense for lyrical melodies, tonal concision and dynamics, the quartet develop a spirited interplay, reacting to the tiniest atmospheric oscillations on the sound and groove level. “This is captivating music which it is hard to resist, especially the melodies with their thematic beauty.," writes Florian Keller in the liner notes.

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credits

released October 15, 2021

James Brandon Lewis: Tenor Saxophone
Aruán Ortiz: Piano
Brad Jones: Bass
Chad Taylor: Drums

All compositions by James Brandon Lewis (James Brandon Lewis Music/ascap). Recorded on May 16 and 17 2021 by Michael Brändli at Hardstudios Winterthur. Mixed and mastered in July 2021 by Michael Brändli at Hardstudios Winterthur, Switzerland.
Cover art and graphic design: Paul Bieri, Berlin.
Photo: Palma Fiacco, unerhört!-Festival Special Edition, Rote Fabrik, Zürich, May 15, 2021.
Liner notes: Florian Keller.
Produced and published by Intakt Records.

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James Brandon Lewis New York, New York

James Brandon Lewis Acclaimed Saxophonist & Composer who the New York Times described as “
A Jazz Saxophonist in his 30's,Raw Toned But Measured, Doesn't sound
steeped in current jazz academy values There's an Independence about him." ... more

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Apr 15

Philharmonie de Paris

Paris, France
Apr 15

Philharmonie de Paris

Paris, France
May 20

LantarenVenster

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Jul 04

Union Pool

Brooklyn, NY

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