James Brandon Lewis & Chad Taylor: Radiant Imprints

By Chad Taylor

Item Number: NX.CUB0319

Nothing as beautiful as following the course of an interesting, young musician, especially if he has planned not to sit with the suits. Tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis made a furor with his trio in 2017. On radiant imprints he is heard with master drummer Chad Edward Taylor. The result is free and soulful, and sometimes surprisingly catchy. Radiant Imprints is a strong, soulful statement by musicians who possess baggage and technology, but also instinct, emotion and character. And with that you not only address the head, but also the heart. James Brandon Lewis a critically acclaimed saxophonist, composer, recording artist and educator. Lewis has received accolades from New York Times, Q Magazine and cultural tastemakers such as Ebony Magazine, who hailed him as one of the 7 Young Players to Watch in todays scene. Chad Taylor is a composer, educator, percussionist and scholar who is a co-founder of the Chicago Underground ensembles. Originally from Tempe, AZ, Chad grew up in Chicago where he started performing professionally at the age of 16. Chad has performed with Fred Anderson, Derek Bailey, Cooper-Moore, Pharoah Sanders, Marc Ribot, Peter Brotzmann, Malachi Favors and many others. Chad leads his own band Circle Down.

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