Wes Lewis Quartet at Bop Shop Records

Wesley (Wes) Lewis is a saxophonist, composer, and arranger based in New Haven, CT. He has studied under multiple Grammy award winning musicians including Wayne Escoffery, Abraham Burton, and George Caldwell. Arriving in New Haven CT in 2019, Wes quickly made a name for himself via performances at the Yale School of Music, and as a principal member of the Yale Jazz Ensemble and Yale Jazz Combos. In 2023, Wes performed Charles Mingus' behemoth composition, Epitaph, alongside the Grammy winning Mingus Big Band, under the direction of Kuumba Frank Lacy and Wayne Escoffery. Other recent cornerstones of Wes' musical achievement include performances at Dizzy's (Jazz at Lincoln Center) alongside tenor saxophone giant George Coleman, as well as a series of sound baths commissioned by NXTHVN, the gallery founded by artist and MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship recipient Titus Kaphar. In September of 2023, Wes was awarded the Mellon Foundation's "Artist Corps" grant, providing $20,000 toward the creation of the New Haven Composers Spotlight. The Spotlight aims to reduce the segmentation between musical communities of New Haven, CT, by commissioning a large ensemble to perform the works of local BIPOC musicians. Wes is the primary curator and director for this project....

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Wesley (Wes) Lewis is a saxophonist, composer, and arranger based in New Haven, CT. He has studied under multiple Grammy award winning musicians including Wayne Escoffery, Abraham Burton, and George Caldwell. Arriving in New Haven CT in 2019, Wes quickly made a name for himself via performances at the Yale School of Music, and as a principal member of the Yale Jazz Ensemble and Yale Jazz Combos. In 2023, Wes performed Charles Mingus' behemoth composition, Epitaph, alongside the Grammy winning Mingus Big Band, under the direction of Kuumba Frank Lacy and Wayne Escoffery. Other recent cornerstones of Wes' musical achievement include performances at Dizzy's (Jazz at Lincoln Center) alongside tenor saxophone giant George Coleman, as well as a series of sound baths commissioned by NXTHVN, the gallery founded by artist and MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship recipient Titus Kaphar. In September of 2023, Wes was awarded the Mellon Foundation's "Artist Corps" grant, providing $20,000 toward the creation of the New Haven Composers Spotlight. The Spotlight aims to reduce the segmentation between musical communities of New Haven, CT, by commissioning a large ensemble to perform the works of local BIPOC musicians. Wes is the primary curator and director for this project.

Bassist Sabu Adeyola’s commitment to preserving the jazz legacy is evident in every note he plays. His collaborations with jazz luminaries like Randy Weston, Roy Haynes, and Gary Burton not only showcase his immense talent but also honor the rich heritage of jazz music. Sabu’s performances are a testament to the enduring power of jazz, a genre that continues to captivate audiences across generations. His journey as a jazz virtuoso has been nothing short of extraordinary. Throughout his illustrious career, he has shared the stage and studio with an illustrious array of industry elites. From performances with Abbey Lincoln and Dexter Gordon to mind-blowing collaborations with Ahmad Jamal and Grover Washington Jr.

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