Bobby Lewis

Bobby Lewis
	"Instant Groove" S-SSD 0121 UPC: 700797012124 March 2006 Order this disc online

Bobby Lewis is a veteran Southport Records artist, with “Instant Groove” as his eighth CD release for the label! From the debut release of “Inside This Song” (1993) the past thirteen years has delivered a bounty of warmth, beauty and expert musicianship from this masterful musician. “Another Time,” “Passion Flower,” “Here I Go Again,” “Flugel Gourmet,” “Just Havin’ Some Fun,” and the classic re-issue 2-CD set “In The Forefront” all showcase a singular sound and focus with fresh arrangements of classic standards, bossas, re-workings of classical repertoire and strikingly original compositions. “Instant Groove” is dedicated in remembrance to the late, great electric bassist Thomas Kini. Thomas’ sound can still be heard on “Instant Groove” on two selections, “Saudade II” and “Dreamsville.” To quote Bobby Lewis in his CD liner notes on Thomas, “His passing in 2004 was shocking to all whose lives he touched, and the INSTANT GROOVE that he possessed (smile, spirit, musicianship, kindness and magnetism) will forever be remembered.” “Instant Groove” features, along with pianist Jim Ryan, tenor/alto sax man Pat Mallinger, bassist Rob Amster, drummer Jeff Stitely, guitarist Curtis Robinson, and percussionist Alejo Poveda, special guest artists - acoustic bass from Rob Kassinger, tenor sax and bassoon from Burl Lane, tuba from Dan Perantoni and the electric bass work of Thomas Kini. Recorded at Sparrow Sound Design Recording Studio, Chicago 2005, “Instant Groove” is Southport Records release #121!!! “Fresh, new and alive…” – Rick Kogan, The Chicago Tribune / WGN Radio “…sighing, pervasively lyric style and remarkable purity of tone…” – Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune “As the ultimate pied piper, Lewis attracts like minded Chi-town talent” – Michael G. Nastos, AMG All Music Guide


"Another Time" S-SSD 0100 UPC: 700797010021 2003 Order this disc online

Master trumpet/flugelhorn/composer/arranger Bobby Lewis delivers his 7th Southport CD release with “Another Time.” The recorded legacy of a jazz and new music artist is like a musical novel of the times and events that trace the society and art. With each new CD, starting with the first, the 1993 “Inside This Song,” Bobby Lewis has opened his world of melody and harmonic innovation to the world audience.


	"In The Forefront" S-SSD 0079 UPC: 700797007922 August 2000 Order this disc online

Classic session tapes from Chicago’s Universal Studios, remastered in a 2 CD set, with Rufus Reid, Bonnie Herman.


"Just Havin' Some Fun" S-SSD 0063 UPC: 700797006321 June 1999 Order this disc online

CD #5 from flugelhorn/trumpet master! With Bonnie Herman on vocals, the “Bobby Band”, Chicago Symphony clarinets...


	"Flugel Gourmet" S-SSD 0045 UPC: 700797004525 October 1997 Order this disc online

Bobby’s 4th CD explores the blend of jazz/latin and classical with an 18 member ensemble.


"Here I Go Again" S-SSD 0030 UPC: 700797003023 February 1995 Order this disc online

The ‘trilogy’ - CD #3, showcases the lyrical flugel horn of Lewis with jazz vocals!


	"Passion Flower" S-SSD 0022 UPC: 700797002224 January 1994 Order this disc online

Veteran flugelhorn/trumpet man’s 2nd release featuring strings...and reed man Don Shelton!


"Inside This Song" S-SSD 0016 UPC: 700797001623 November 1993 Order this disc online

Lewis’ debut marks the polished sound of a Bobby Lewis CD!


Official Artist Website - http://www.bobbylewis.com

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