Experience Seattle legends, iconic hits, and electrifying live energy with
January 22, 2026
7:00 PM Roxy Theatre
The brainchild of acclaimed drummer D’Vonne Lewis, NW D’Lux takes you on a musical journey through the legendary sounds of the Pacific Northwest. This dynamic ensemble of Seattle’s top musicians celebrates the region’s rich musical history, from the groundbreaking rock of Nirvana and The Sonics to the timeless grooves of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, and Ernestine Anderson. The band also honors D’Vonne’s grandfather, the renowned Seattle organist Dave Lewis, bringing a personal touch to their impactful performances. Featuring D’Vonne Lewis on drums, Josh Rawlings on keys, Dean Schmidt on bass, and the soulful vocals of Ayesha Brooks (“The Voice”), NW D’Lux delivers a vibrant, genre-spanning show that’s equal parts homage and high-energy celebration.
Winner of the 2013, 2018 and 2021 “NW Instrumentalist of the Year” honors in the Seattle Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards, D’Vonne Lewis is the grandson of the ‘Godfather’ of rock and roll/soul, 1950s-1960s Northwest organ legend, Dave Lewis.
D'Vonne Lewis graduated with honors from Seattle’s Roosevelt High School in 2002 and was a member of the award-winning jazz band, directed by SRJO trombonist, Scott Brown. While in high school, D’Vonne received the Essentially Ellington Drum soloist award for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002. Lewis resides in Seattle, WA, and extensively tours and performs various gigs in styles ranging from jazz, big band, funk, hip-hop, rock, Brazilian and African.
D'Vonne has recorded and performed with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis; Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra; Maria Schneider; Digable Planets; Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam; Christian McBride; John Clayton; tap dance legend Savion Glover; George Porter, Jr. of the Funky Meters; George Cables; vocalist Dee Daniels; Diane “Deedles” Schuur; pianist Marian McPartland; jazz trombone legend Julian Priester; Hadley Caliman; Floyd Standifer and a number of other local and national artists—just to name a few ;)
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The brainchild of acclaimed drummer D’Vonne Lewis, NW D’Lux takes you on a musical journey through the legendary sounds of the Pacific Northwest. This dynamic ensemble of Seattle’s top musicians celebrates the region’s rich musical history, from the groundbreaking rock of Nirvana and The Sonics to the timeless grooves of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, and Ernestine Anderson.
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