James Brandon Lewis

“Even the Sparrow"

During this time of COVID there has been much confusion, disparity, uncertainty and death. I offer this piece as uplift, a timely mediation to focus on the good and possibilities of the future with the glimmer of hope peaking through cracks of what may feel like infinite darkness. Let us be resilient in this moment and look forward.

Look at the sparrow; they do not know what they will do in the next moment. Let us literally live from moment to moment. - Mahatma Gandhi

I present “ Even the sparrow” i hope that it reaches you wherever you are and that you share it with those who are also in need of uplift through the medium of music . The musicians I selected embody the values of integrity, honesty and push for a greater good via music. Their sensibilities speak to a sensitivity to the music that brings about a collective meditation focused on us rather than I . This piece was commissioned by the Jazz Coalition of New York City.

Even The Sparrow, premiered at PDX Jazz Festival.
James Brandon Lewis,
Bill Frisell,
Gerald Cleaver,
Kirk Knuffke