JAMES BRANDON LEWIS - THESE ARE SOULFUL DAYS (RSD 2026 VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
JAMES BRANDON LEWIS - THESE ARE SOULFUL DAYS (RSD 2026 VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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Description
Description
Tenor saxophonist-composerJames Brandon Lewis(Downbeat Magazine's2025 Artist of the Year & tenor saxophonist of the year)has been on seemingly boundless artistic ascent since even before his 2021 albumJesup Wagon(Tao Forms) broke through, sweeping the this stirring and potent work was composed by Lewis during his initial development of ideas for the second Red Lily Project:for Mahalia, With Love.That eternal & deeply evocative jazz homage to Mahalia Jackson likewise took the#1 spot in the esteemed Francis Davis Jazz Critics Poll in 2023.Furthermore, a pair of the themes brought to vibrant new life by Red Lily onfor Mahalia..are woven into..soulful days, and it is a wonder to hear their resonance in such a thoroughly different context. A powerful beauty true! These Are Soulful DaysisJame Brandon Lewis' first long-form composition for string quartet & tenor saxophone. Performed by Lewis & TheLutoslawski Quartet(Roksana Kwa?nikowska-1st violin;Marcin Markowicz-2nd violin;Artur Rozmys?owicz-viola;Maciej M?odawski-cello),it was commissioned by Poland'sNational Forum of Musicfor World Premiere at theJazztopad Festivalin Wroc?aw. JBL writes: "These Are Soulful Days is built from, and inspired by, the fabric of a quilted history of african-American music from it's folk traditions of blues, spirituals and jazz. It embodies the sentiment of a joyful past, a determined present and a resilient future." 1 spot in all major us jazz critics polls. With a thorough devotion to craft, Lewis has moved from strength-to-strength since: touring widely in the US & Europe, and creating a series of distinct & acclaimed albums for the labels, Anti- (trio), Intakt (quartet), and TAO forms (Red Lily). Not to mention his work together withthe Messthetics, who have lit stages nationwide since their 2024 album on Impulse.
- Released: 4/18/26
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Jazz
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Genre: JAZZ
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 2026-04-18
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
