THE MESSTHETICS AND JAMES BRANDON LEWIS - The Messthetics And James Brandon Lewis abkco-umc Originally formed as a studio

Originally formed as a studio project by guitarist Acle Kahney

and saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley with Wyton Kelly playing piano on Freddy the Freeloader

and represents a real return to form

Marc has removed two songs from the CD format - the long version of ‘The Idol’ in favour of the punchier single version as well as ‘Shining Brightly’ which he feels never really belonged on ‘Fantastic Star’

and as usual

THE MESSTHETICS AND JAMES BRANDON LEWIS - The Messthetics And James Brandon Lewis abkco-umc Originally formed as a studioLP Standard Edition Black Vinyl. On their Impulse! debut album, Washington DCs experimental jazz punk trio the Messthetics (drummer Brendan Canty and Joe Lally of iconic punk band Fugazi, with guitarist Anthony Pirog) join forces with acclaimed jazz tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader James Brandon Lewis. Together, they widen the reach of decisive instrumental music through their overlapping of jazz, punk, funk, aggression and innovation.