Band Information

Michael Lewis and One Street Over performs smooth and contemporary jazz for today's jazz loving audience. Comparisons to such groups as Fourplay, Jeff Lorber Fusion or the Rippingtons come to mind, with influences from Pat Metheny, The Yellowjackets, Robben Ford and George Benson. Built on a solid groove One Street Over laces jazz, blues and pop, influenced by such artists as Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald or John Mayer.

One Street Over is led by Nashville based session guitarist Michael Lewis, highly respected as a player and a studio producer. Michael's resume' includes dozens of album credits and a vast history of live performances including concerts in 40 states and Europe, a sideman for a major label artists, a five year stint as the guitarist for the Radio Daze Big Band based of Nashville (he is still called upon to sub for the group) and endorsements by Taylor Guitars, Fuchs amplifiers and Elixir guitar strings. Michael's touring over the last few years has resulted in many repeat invitations and many new fans. He is a talented performer, an amazing guitarist, a smooth vocalist and an excellent overall musician. As one reviewer put it:

"Make no mistake about it; Michael Lewis is one talented man."
(Tennesse Jazz and Blues Society, Dec. 2002)

Over the years, One Street Over has been joined by a number of outstanding session players from the Nashville pool. Having recorded and toured with some of the top names in the industry, their résumé’s read like a "who's who" in music. With each of these musicians being in such great demand, the lineup has changed from time to time. One of our musicians won a Grammy touring as Larry Carlton's sideman in 2002.

After working with many different players, one combination found an amazing magic as they performed together. With Michael on guitar, Brice Williams on drums, Ross Krutsinger on bass and Geoff Koch on keys, a new core was formed that became One Street Over 2005. The magic is not lost on anyone who hears them and that chemistry has become the fuel that is propelling the group forward with a growing number of fans who hear them perform weekly in Clarksville, TN. "It's like we know what the other is thinking and we finish each other's sentences." Michael says of the group. "We are really having fun now and everyone feels it. We love to play together and folks are just eating it up."

Discography...
In 2004 Michael was signed to Spirit Jazz Records of North Carolina. Michael has released three instrumental jazz projects (A Very Cool Christmas, Hot Wired [for commercial release] and River of God) -- a fourth is in the works. Michael's commercial projects are available on the One Music/First Comm (Sony/BMG) Production Music Library (Hot Wired and Pop/Jazz Christmas.) Michael's commercial work is aired world wide and on major networks in the US. He has also released albums in the pop and Christian markets.

While One Street Over has done a limited number of engagements over the years, the individual players have each performed at some of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world. With the anticipation of the upcoming release, One Street Over is planning to fill the schedule for 2006.