Chris Lewis on Jazz career | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 5.21.26

Chris Lewis is a member of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. A Temple University alum with deep Philly ties, Chris joined the orchestra in 2025 and has quickly emerged as one of the standout young artists in jazz, performing with artists including Herbie Hancock, Maria Schneider, Aaron Diehl, and Michael Bublé, while also mentoring young musicians through Jazz at Lincoln Center educational programs. On May 26th, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis has a performance at the Kimmel Center, presented by Ensemble Arts Philly. This will take place at Marian Anderson Hall. Chris joins the show to discuss his journey from Temple University to Jazz at Lincoln Center, the significance of this moment for jazz in the city, and what audiences can expect from the performance.