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Influenced by Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Booker Little and Thad Jones; trumpeter,
Lewis ‘Flip’ Barnes is Virginia born, NYC reared and Howard University
educated.
In addition to his work with Burnt Sugar, Barnes has lent his trumpet, vocal
and electric bass stylings to bassist William Parker, saxophonist Jemeel Moondoc,
guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly, The Holmes Brothers, singer Norah Jones, and
numerous other musical projects.
He has written and recorded original music for two films by Actress/Cinematographer
Sandye Wilson, including So Many Things To Consider.
Barnes’s son, rapper Alex Celcis has performed with Burnt Sugar as a
guest. His youngest son, guitarist Asim Barnes, looks forward to sitting in.
