Mark Lewis Quartet

Thu, Apr 30

Saxophonist and flutist Mark Lewis has enlivened jazz scenes from Seattle and San Francisco to Rotterdam and Paris. He’s created a vast and intensely stimulating body of music, including more than 1,800 compositions inspired by people, places and experiences along his path. World renowned for his technical command of his instruments, endless creativity, exceptional compositions, humor, and the joy of music that comes through his horns, Mark Lewis delivers a true jazz experience. Recent awards include Cadence Magazine Top Ten Critics Poll for his album Naked Animals and #2 on alto sax and #3 on flute in the 39th Annual Jazz Station Awards for his album The New York Session, a collaboration with pianist George Cables, bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Victor Lewis. His quartet features John JB Butler on guitar, John Mazzocco on bass and Chris Lee on drums. “You listen to the guys with the primo recording contracts on the very top labels, and in my opinion, they’re not in Mark’s league” – Ted Gioia, music and culture writer. “A Northwest Treasure” – Jim Wilke, Seattle jazz radio legend