Michael Lewis Concerts

Experience Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis is a highly sought-after session trumpeter, composer, and arranger whose career spans decades and touches numerous genres. Born in 1949, Lewis initially gained prominence in the 1970s as a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire, contributing significantly to their iconic horn arrangements and sound – notably on albums like *That’s the Way of the World* and *All 'N All*.

Beyond EWF, Lewis boasts an extensive discography as a freelance musician. He’s collaborated with artists across diverse styles including Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, and Phil Collins. His trumpet work is featured on landmark recordings like Stevie Wonder's *Songs in the Key of Life* and numerous film soundtracks.

Lewis's style is characterized by its precision, melodic sensitivity, and powerful tone. He's not solely a performer; he's a prolific composer and arranger whose work extends into jazz, R&B, and pop. He received a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) for his work on Quincy Jones’ *Q’s Jook Joint* (1989).