Michael C. Lewis

Michael C. Lewis
www.Michaelclewis.Net “Showcasing Skills To Mirror Early Miles Davis Michael C. Lewis Is Both A Student And Prophet Clearly Showing His Passion For The Greats While Paving The Way For Future Stars To Follow In.” Christopher Llewellyn Adams Cashbox Magazine Trumpeter Michael C. Lewis Hails From Houston Texas. Not Only Is Michael An Outstanding Trumpeter But A Talented Composer Vocalist And Actor As Well. Michael Is A Graduate Of The Prestigious Berklee College Of Music In Boston Mass. He Recieved His Master’s Degree From New York University In May 2011. Since Moving To New York Michael Has Been Very Active On The Music And Theater Scenes Both Locally And Internationally. A Luminary On The Harlem Scene Michael Has Performed At Such Legendary Harlem Venues As The Apollo Theater The Lenox Lounge St. Nicks Pub Showman’s Londel’s Restaurant And Uptown Grand. He Also Has Extensive Credits All Over New York Which Include Classic Venues Such As The Blue Note Village Vanguard Sweet Basil’s Fat Tuesday’s Jazz Standard Joe’s Pub SOB’s Birdland And Iridium. “With Both Trumpet And Flugal Horn Michael C Lewis Is A Master He Simply Weaves Magic Out Of Each Instrument.” The Borderland Musicwatch Column UK As A Performer And Admirer Of Both Jazz And Classic Soul Music Mr. Lewis Has Performed With Such Master Artists As Bill Cosby’s Cosnarati Hank Crawford Pharoah Sanders Jimmy Heath Patti Labelle Wilson Pickett Alex Bugnon Kirk Whalum Walter Beasley Frank Lacy De La Soul Lenny Pickett Isaac Hayes And The Dells To Name A Few. Michael Has Also Toured Europe Japan Asia Australia Russia And Abu Dhabi In The Middle East. He Also Performs Regularly On The New York Scene With His Group “The Michael C Lewis Jazz Experience” And His Contemporary Group “The MCL Soul-Jazz Experience.” In January Of 2010 Michael Released His Debut CD “Reflection” On His Cybervision Entertainment Label. The CD Has Been Getting Rave Reviews And Features Michael’s Soulful Trumpet Flugelhorn And Vocals Over A Collection Of Cool Contemporary And Smooth Grooves That Run The Spectrum Of Jazz Soul Funk And A Hint Of Hip-Hop. “Reflection” Has Been Getting Airplay All Over The USA As Well As Internationally. The Title Track Reflection Sunrise Has Been Selected For The Film “The Journey” Which Features Author And Personal Development Guru Brian Tracy. The Film Is Set For Release In The January 2011. Michael C. Lewis Is A Seasoned Artist Who Is Ready To Branch Out In All Areas. He Shares His Gifts As A Musical Artist As Well As An Actor And Educator. In November Of 2010 Michael Portrayed Jazz Trumpet Great Lee Morgan In The Production “Don’t Explain” At The Nuyorican Poets Café. Included Among His Many Stage Performances Are Portrayals Of Jazz Trumpet Legends Miles Davis And Clifford Brown. His Influences Include Miles Davis Freddie Hubbard Lee Morgan Marvin Gaye Michael Henderson John Coltrane The Crusaders Nat King Cole And Herbie Hancock. read less