James Brandon Lewis

Saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis has earned a reputation as a rock-solid sideman and soloist among musicians in gospel, R&B, and jazz. Lewis was born in Buffalo, New York in 1983. Raised in the church -- whose influence upon his spiritual outlook is central -- he was exposed to the aforementioned genres early, and studied music with Carol McLaughlin. He attended the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts. Upon graduation, he continued his studies with Charlie Young at Howard University. While at Howard, Lewis was able to perform with jazz artists incl...