Free download of the month:
This month's Free MP3 of the Month is “I Can't Get Started with You,” a 1936 jazz standard written by Vernon Duke (music). Mark is on alto sax with Steve Luceno on bass, recorded December 29, 2012 at Auburn Wine and Caviar.
Still up from last month: “Childs Play” from Mark's 2017 album “The New York Session.” Mark Lewis is on alto sax, George Cables on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, Victor Lewis on drums.
new release
Sunlight Shines In Album Reviews
"melodic straight-ahead jazz at its best.” – Brian Payne, Jazz Journal (UK)
“superb original works … wonderful, flowing and joyful” – Chris Lunn, Ancient Victorys Newsletter
Sunlight Shines In
Mark Lewis, Ron Kobayashi, Baba Elefante, Steve Dixon
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Lunar Escape 6:090:00/6:09
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Mikes Tango 5:390:00/5:39
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Ghost of a Chance 3:510:00/3:51
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Sunlight Shines In 4:290:00/4:29
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Leaving Fall Behind 6:550:00/6:55
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Square B 2:340:00/2:34
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Julies Butterfly 5:190:00/5:19
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Rain 4:250:00/4:25
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The H is Silent 5:060:00/5:06
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Swamis Song 3:440:00/3:44
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Lovely Dancer 3:280:00/3:28
2021 release
Selected in the Cadence Top 10 Critics Poll for 2021
“Paul Desmond cool, deliciously bluesy” – George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
" A distinctive original" – Paul de Barros, Earshot Jazz
“an innate lyrical bent that makes one think of what Art Pepper might be sounding like if he was still with us” – Larry Hollis, Cadence Magazine
“I feel like I’m getting transported to a whole other auditory universe.” –Joe Dimino, Neon Jazz
“original music … lyrical and beautiful … very fine album.” – Dr. Debra Jan Bibel
