James Brandon Lewis is at the top of the international jazz world. He stands in the tradition of Saxophoneophonists such as Sonny Rollins, Albert Ayler and John Coltrane. With his powerful, direct and rich tenor Saxophone sound and a lyrical quality that unfolds in both his solos and his compositions, he is causing a sensation. Transfiguration is the fourth album by the acclaimed James Brandon Lewis Quartet with Aruán Ortiz, Brad Jones and Chad Taylor. The quartet was honored with the German Jazz Award as Band of the Year 2023. John Sharpe writes about the new album Transfiguration in the liner notes: “As the band has matured its chemistry has deepened. While it’s the melodies which first grab the ear, it’s the sublime interplay which sustains the interest in the long term.” A pleasure to listen to!

Cover art and graphic design: Paul Bieri
Minor visual elements: James Brandon Lewis
Liner notes: John Sharpe
Photos: Palma Fiacco

All compositions by James Brandon Lewis (JamesBrandonLewis- music/ascap). Recorded July 19 and 20, 2022, by Michael Brändli at Hardstudios Winterthur, Switzerland. Mixed by Michael Brändli, James Brandon Lewis, Patrik Landolt, Florian Keller, May 18, 2023, at Hardstu- dios Winterthur, Switzerland. Mastered by Michael Brändli in December 2023 at Hardstudios Winterthur, Switzerland.
Produced and published by Intakt Records. Intakt Records, P.O.Box, 8024 Zürich, Switzerland.