In the aftermath of 911, me and Josh Werner and drummer Dave Burnett set out to make a record that was one part Americana mixed with Post Punk and New Wave elements at Headgear Studio before it became a J. Crew. Though it was an odd time in American life, it pales in comparison to now. This music held up over time and is still vibrant. We will be releasing it soon. #royalvagabonds
Two home turf NY shows this weekend with the @jamesbrandonlewis trio :
Friday night we perform upstate at the Ellenville speakeasy @lovevelma_
Saturday night we play the music of now festival at Nublu 9:30
Members Tickets are now on sale for the Fri 4/3 performance of James Brandon Lewis Trio - âone of the fiercest sounds in jazz todayâ (The Guardian) with a âpenchant for unbound explorationâ (Pitchfork). Informed by the rhythms and textures of hip-hop and funk while remaining rooted in jazz, his trio features veteran bassist @jd.werner (Lee âScratchâ Perry, Bill Laswell) and drummer @traedrummer_ Doors 7pm, Sets at 8:30 + 10pm
6 down 10 to go !
Big thanks to :
Philharmonie Luxembourg
AuditĂłrio de Espinho
Theatro Gil Vicente
Alter Schlachthof Wels
Musikbunker Aachen
De Singer
About the other day, rolling through Europe with the homies. Hard work, good food, good vibes, and the best musicians to create with. Blessed đ„ #JBLTrio #JamesBrandonLewis #JBLEuropeTour
Looking forward to hitting the road with JBL Trio !!! Join us !! Featuring Josh Werner on bass @jd.werner and Warren Trae Crudup III on drums @traedrummer_ we will be playing music from Apple Cores @antirecords #music #nowplaying #jazz #live @saudadestourneen flyer @jesse.veasey_
No better way to end the Manhattan Marathon! đ·đ„
Body: 1:00 AM at a packed @dromnyc and James Brandon Lewis Trio is taking us to another dimension. The energy in the room was electricâsweaty, loud, and pure soul. Jamesâ tenor sax sounds like a force of nature, especially with Chad Taylor and Josh Werner locking in that heavy, hypnotic groove. The perfect finale for @nycwjf
#JamesBrandonLewis #WJF2026 #WinterJazzfest #DromNYC #ManhattanMarathon LateNightJazz TenorSax NYCNights
Happy to play bass again with dub / reggae originator Lee âScratchâ Perry on the new @ivi_lee singe âRainbow Warrior â Ivan and I both toured and recorded with Lee, but never together - a gift from the upsetter beyond
Back in the lab - Mixing Ambient Configurations with Harvey Valdes @outliermusic . It is a duo ambient record, minimal and large, and shaping up nicelyâŠ. @druckmanjosh@outliermusic on the mix
