Art of Solo: James Brandon Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, Janel Leppin, Jenna Camille, Kalia Vandever, Val Jeanty, Shara Lunon, and Alexis Marcelo

“The artists represented tonight I’ve admired for a long time. I’ve dreamed of a bill just focusing on their solo work and it’s finally happening. Playing solo is no easy feat: There’s nothing to fall back on, and it’s the most intimate musical experience — direct communication with the audience.” — James Brandon Lewis

Award-winning saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis, a Jazz Generations Initiative (JGI) Continuum Fellow, presents a three-night residency at Roulette as part of his 2026 fellowship. The series brings together improvisers, poets, musicians, and multidisciplinary artists from across media and generations.

This evening’s performance will feature a series of solo sets by James Brandon Lewis, flutist/composer Nicole Mitchell, cellist/vocalist Janel Leppin, singer/producer Jenna Camille, trombonist/composer Kalia Vandever, Grammy-winning sound chemist Val Jeanty, transdisciplinary artist Shara Lunon, and pianist/composer Alexis Marcelo.