Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Brandon Lee Lewis Program of Deprogramming - Lux Hermetica (2015)


Label: KemArtS


Drummer Brandon Lee Lewis has performed internationally with artists such as Gil Coggins, Harry Whitaker, Frank Wess, George Mraz, Kenny Garrett, Myron Walden, Azar Lawrence, Lezlie Harrison, Saul Rubin, Avi Rothbard, Anthony Wonsey, David Weiss, Billy Harper, Reggie Workman and Charles Tolliver, among others. He's also performed on Award-Winning Broadway productions The Color Purple and Memphis and the feature film American Gangster.

In addition to impeccable sideman work, he hosts a weekly Sunday night jam session, inherited from the great Harry Whitaker. Sundays have evolved into a community hang where Brandon's developed a band sound as a vehicle for his compositions, an offering known as the Program of Deprogramming, which features longstanding bandmates Lawrence Clark, Stacy Dillard, Theo Hill and Renée Cruz, in addition to a bevy of special guests.

This band gets to the root of expression while honoring, and extending the legacy of their art. They don't care about current formalities or titles. The music is up-front and center, performed by a close knit ensemble. It is a journey into the fire of life.  


1. Chiram Abiff 06:54
2. Exit 08:16
3. Black Sun (ordo ab chao) 09:46
4. Sovereign Man 07:29
5. Cry of the Profane in the Diluculum 18:41
6. Chrysalis 07:44
7. John Coltrane, Brandon Lee Lewis, Program of Deprogramming - Saturn 08:48
    

Brandon Lee Lewis, Drums & Compositions *except Saturn by John Coltrane
Stacy Dillard, Soprano Saxophone
Lawrence Clark, Tenor Saxophone
Theo Hill, Piano
Renée Cruz, Bass