Saxophonist and visionary bandleader James Brandon Lewis returns with a powerful new jazz statement, unveiling an album inspired by the melodic world of Antonín Dvořák. While Dvořák’s spirit and themes spark the creative impulse, the music lands firmly in the realm of modern jazz — driven by improvisation, groove, and the unmistakable energy of Lewis’s sound.

Featuring an exceptional ensemble — Melanie Dyer (viola), Tomeka Reid (cello), Kirk Knuffke (trumpet), Joshua Abrams (bass), and Chad Taylor (drums) — the group blends chamber-like textures with the expressive fire of contemporary jazz, forging a language that is both deeply rooted and boldly forward-looking.

A vibrant new jazz vision shaped by tradition, transformed through innovation, and brought to life by some of today’s most original voices.