With so much experience on the bandstand and commitment to musical education timelines, it was easy to get lost in the sideman role. Playing the part in someone else's ensemble or putting together ensembles for the gig of the moment made him hungry to breakout on his own. At a private function in 2006, Lehman (who was the leader in all aspects) had an 'epiphany' to create and record his own material.
CMJ Jazz National Radio Chart issue #1142
29 - Christopher Lehman (Self-Released)
30 - Rufus Reid (Motema Music)
31 - New York Art Quartet (Cuneiform)32 - Wadada Leo Smith (Cuneiform)
His concept was to create a recording that would focus on Lehman's originals, a release that would entertain a broad audience and have lasting “listenability." Without compromise, and with clear focused intent the concept and execution of popjazzic was born. With the 2010 release of popjazzic, Lehman has finally arrived at his destination. popjazzic is a stirring set of groove oriented originals that embodies familiar frameworks broadened by Lehman's creative, entertaining and melodic ideas.
CMJ Jazz National Radio Chart issue #1142
29 - Christopher Lehman (Self-Released)
30 - Rufus Reid (Motema Music)
31 - New York Art Quartet (Cuneiform)32 - Wadada Leo Smith (Cuneiform)
His concept was to create a recording that would focus on Lehman's originals, a release that would entertain a broad audience and have lasting “listenability." Without compromise, and with clear focused intent the concept and execution of popjazzic was born. With the 2010 release of popjazzic, Lehman has finally arrived at his destination. popjazzic is a stirring set of groove oriented originals that embodies familiar frameworks broadened by Lehman's creative, entertaining and melodic ideas.
