Emergence

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Members: James Brandon Lewis : tenor saxophone Michael Irwin: trumpet Max Johnson: bass Joe Hertenstein: drums. James Brandon Lewis (is a critically acclaimed saxophonist, composer, recording artist and educator. Harvesting a wild energy filled with joy, bassist and composer Max Johnson approaches his music with love and authenticity, whether he's playing jazz on tour throughout the world, performing with a bluegrass band at a festival, or composing complex chamber music. Throughout his career, Johnson has worked with luminaries such as Anthony Braxton, Henry Grimes, Mary Halvorson, Muhal Richard Abrams, William Parker, David Grisman, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, and has composed music for the Mivos String Quartet, janus trio, and the ECCE Ensemble. Joe Hertenstein was raised in Germany.Joe has released five albums as a leader with the bands HNH, POLYLEMMA, Future Drone and T?RN and many more as a sideman on labels such as MoersMusic, Cleanfeed, Red Toucan, jazzwerkstaU Berlin, Creative Sources, 2nd Floor/Lo;-Cologne, Skirl, Leo, Engine, EvilRabbit, FMR, Chant, Gaucimusic, Konnex, Springstoff, Ravello/PARMA. Trumpeter and composer Michael Irwin grew up in New York City. Inspired by the sounds he heard throughout his youth, he studied Jazz at the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase where he was the student of trumpet legend Jon Faddis. Michael has contributed to albums by Vampire Weekend, Brazilian Girls, The Budos Band, The Chieftains, and TV on the Radio. A presence among the New York Jazz and new music community, he has played in ensembles led by Kenny Wollesen, Federico Ughi, Joel Forrester and others.The music on this album was not preconceived or premeditated in any way whatsoever. The ensemble's method of collabora9on has been to begin playing without any discussion of what is to be played or how the music should be approached. The group was formed a;er a number of informal, but fruitful sessions. It was unanimous among the group that the musical chemistry and dynamic we shared was fertile enough to merit further exploration.