New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Intimate
Journey finds Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/Vocalist Michael C. Lewis expressing his music in a stimulating Soul Jazz style that is Cool, Like Smoke On Ice. His music is fresh yet familiar and will take you to the past and future simultaneously!
Showcasing skills to mirror early Miles Davis, Michael C. Lewis is both a student and prophet, clearly showing his passion for the greats while paving the way for future stars to follow in." -Christopher Llewellyn Adams Cashbox Magazine
Trumpeter Michael C. Lewis hails from
Houston Texas. Not only is Michael an outstanding trumpeter, but a talented composer, vocalist, and actor as well. Michael is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of
Music in
Boston Mass. He received his Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from New York University.
Since moving to New York, Michael has been very active on the music and theater scenes both locally and internationally. A luminary on the Harlem scene, Michael has performed at such legendary Harlem venues as The Apollo Theater, The Lenox Lounge, St. Nicks Pub, Showman's, Londel's Restaurant, and Mist Harlem. He also has extensive credits all over New York, which include classic venues such as The Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Sweet Basil's, Fat Tuesday's, Jazz Standard, Joe's Pub, SOB's, Birdland, and Iridium.
"With both trumpet and flugal horn Michael C Lewis is a master, he simply weaves magic out of each instrument."
-The Borderland (Musicwatch Column) UK
As a performer and admirer of both jazz and classic soul music, Mr. Lewis has performed with such master artists as: Hank Crawford, Pharoah Sanders, Jimmy Heath, Patti Labelle, Wilson Pickett, Alex Bugnon, Kirk Whalum, Walter Beasley, Frank Lacy, Isaac Hayes, De La Soul, Lenny Pickett, and The Dells to name a few. Michael has also toured Europe, Japan, Asia, Australia, Russia, and Abu Dhabi in the Middle East. He also performs regularly on the New York scene with his group "The MCL Soul-Jazz Experience."
In January of 2010 Michael released his debut CD Reflection on his Cybervision Entertainment label. The CD has been getting rave reviews and features Michael's soulful trumpet, flugelhorn, and vocals over a collection of cool, contemporary and smooth grooves that run the spectrum of jazz, soul, funk, and a hint of hip-hop. "
Reflection" received airplay all over the USA as well as internationally. Michael is now following up on that success in
September of 2018 with his second release, Intimate Journey, Lewis explores 0jazz, funk, and soul influences on an even deeper level.
Michael C. Lewis is a seasoned artist who is ready to branch out in all areas. He shares his gifts as a musical artist as well as an actor and educator. In November of 2010, Michael portrayed jazz trumpet great Lee
Morgan in the production "Don't Explain" at The Nuyorican
Poets Café. Included among his many stage performances are portrayals of jazz trumpet legends Miles Davis and Clifford Brown. His influences include Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Marvin Gaye, Michael Henderson, John Coltrane, The Crusaders, Nat King Cole, Ronnie Laws, and Herbie Hancock.
Intimate
Journey finds Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/Vocalist Michael C. Lewis expressing his music in a stimulating Soul Jazz style that is Cool, Like Smoke On Ice. His music is fresh yet familiar and will take you to the past and future simultaneously!
TRACKS AND TIMES:
1.
Houston Nights 5:03
2. Reasons (feat. Walter Beasley) 4:31
3. A Moment 4:57
4. Make Me Say It Again Girl 6:22
5. Miles To Go 4:26
6. Intimate
Journey 4:02
7. Soulful
Atmosphere 4:53
8. Beside The Still Waters 3:15
9. Expressive Lee 4:11
10. Reasons (Mute Remix) 4:31
11.
Houston Knights 5:06
PLAYERS BY TRACK:
Houston Nights
Michael C. Lewis - Trpt, Keyboard Rhythm Tracks
Andrei Carrier - Guitar
Alva
Nelson - Piano Solo
Jermaine "Beatdown" McQueen - Drums
Reasons (feat. Walter Beasley)
Michael C. Lewis - Trpt, Flugel Horn
Walter Beasley - Alto Sax
Billy "
Spaceman" Patterson - Guitar
Gerald Trottman - Keyboard Rhythm Tracks
A Moment
Michael C. Lewis - Flugel Horn, Keyboard Rhythm
Tracks, Drum Programming
Billy "
Spaceman" Patterson - Guitar
Victor Wise - Drum Programming
Make Me Say It Again Girl
C. Jasper EMI April
Music Inc.
Michael C. Lewis - Vocals, Horns, Keyboard Rhythm
Tracks, Drum Programming
Gerald Trottman - Keyboards
Miles To Go
Michael C. Lewis - Vocals, All Instruments
Intimate Journey
Michael C. Lewis Niani
Music BMI
Michael C. Lewis - Vocals, All Instruments
Soulful Atmosphere
Michael C. Lewis - Trpt, Flugel Horn, Keyboard
Rhythm Tracks
Billy " Spaceman" Patterson - Guitar
Beside The Still Waters
Michael C. Lewis - Trpt, Keyboard Rhythm Tracks
Billy "
Spaceman" Patterson - Guitar
Expressive Lee
Michael C. Lewis - Trpt, Keyboard Rhythm Tracks
Andrei Carriere - Guitar
Reasons (Mute Remix)
Michael C. Lewis - Trpt, Flugel Horn
Billy "
Spaceman" Patterson - Guitar
Gerald Trottman - Keyboard Rhythm Tracks
Houston Knights
Michael C. Lewis - Trpt, Vocals, Keyboard Rhythm
Tracks
Andrei Carrier - Guitar
Alva
Nelson - Piano Solo
Jermaine "Beatdown" McQueen - Drums
