James Brandon Lewis Teases Saxy Album ‘Eye of I’ with Lead Single “Someday We’ll All Be Free”

Tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis has revealed that his next album, Eye Of I, will be released via ANTI- Records in early 2023. Accompanying the news is a cover of Donny Hathaway’s “Someday We’ll All Be Free,” featuring Kirt Knuffke on the cornet. Speaking about the choice of cover song, Lewis says: “I have always loved Donny Hathaway, not only his voice but his piano playing, in-depth lyrical content, use of metaphor and empowerment. We both also went to Howard University. I truly learned how deep he was as a musician and about his background in classical, jazz and gospel while I was in school there. I also finally reached a point where I felt I could cover him in an honest way while still being myself. He is truly a genius.” European Tour Dates: Oct 17 — Bucharest, RO @ Control Club ...

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