Take A Look Around

Seth Lewis’s Take a Look Around is a toe-tapping tribute to the American funk pioneers, The Meters. Rather than simply recreating a familiar formula, the album dives deep into the breadth of The Meters’ musical legacy, inviting listeners to walk away with a renewed appreciation for the depth, range, and vitality of their sound.

An all-star lineup from Denver’s jazz and contemporary music scene brings this material to life: Braxton Kahn on drums, Dave Devine on guitar, Tom Amend on piano and organ, Aleik Maddox on vocals, and Seth Lewis leading on electric bass. Together, the ensemble captures the feeling of musicians in active conversation—where driving rhythms meet the softness of ballads, and spontaneous instrumental interplay is balanced by the structure of strong songwriting.

Recorded in high-resolution DSD by Octave Records, Take a Look Around preserves the full dynamic range of a live performance, with the source kept largely untouched. The result is an album that places the listener right in the room. Audiophiles, funk devotees, and music lovers alike can revel in the unified drive, feel, and clarity of a band playing with purpose—no distractions, no ego, just the motion of good music.

Available on SACD and digital download.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Music has been an essential part of life for Seth since he was a child­, singing with his mother and playing numerous instruments until age 12 when he found the bass. Thanks to his life in music Seth has travelled the world performing and teaching and has collaborated with celebrated jazz artists as well as performing with Broadway and Las Vegas shows. During his time in New York, Seth regularly appeared at well-known jazz clubs including Smalls, Smoke, Dizzy’s Club Coca­-Cola, Cleopatra’s Needle and The Iridium. Some of the outstanding artists Seth has worked with include: Mulgrew Miller, Louis Hayes, Eric Alexander, Adam Nussbaum, David Hazeltine, Chico Freeman, Bobby Watson, Harold Mabern, Gabriel Mervine, Jerry Dodgion, Randy Brecker, Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Greg Gisbert, Dave Liebman, Eric McPherson, Abraham Burton, Josh Evans, Stacey Dillard, Dawn Clement, Alexis Cole, Benny Golson, Jeff Hamilton, Evan Sherman, Jonathan Barber, Emmet Cohen and many others. Seth studied privately and was mentored by two legendary bassists; the late Bob Cranshaw and Ron Carter. Seth has also studied with Christian McBride, Nat Reeves, John Lockwood, Martin Wind, Bill Charlap and Steve Davis. Music is a gift that is meant to be shared and Seth is grateful for the continued opportunities he has to bring music to new audiences.