THE LESSON GK
"IF YOU DON'T SEE THE DOOR, BUILD IT"
community. Magic. Life changing. Church. Home. These are just a sample of words used to describe those who have experienced live performances by The Lesson GK – a NYC-based group comprised of a vocalist, producer/drummer, emcees and instrumentalists.
The Lesson GK started off being an collaborative weekly jam session in 2012 which has now become the cornerstone of the NYC hip hop scene. The band has grown beyond its highly acclaimed weekly NYC show, sharing its rare art with the world on tour and through its recordings. The Lesson GK seamlessly incorporates elements of experimental hip-hop, jazz, R&B, funk and progressive soul.
The Lesson GK has grown beyond its highly acclaimed weekly NYC show, sharing its rare art with the world on tour and through its recordings.
The Lesson GK started off being an collaborative weekly jam session in 2012 which has now become the cornerstone of the NYC hip hop scene. The band has grown beyond its highly acclaimed weekly NYC show, sharing its rare art with the world on tour and through its recordings. The Lesson GK seamlessly incorporates elements of experimental hip-hop, jazz, R&B, funk and progressive soul.
The Lesson GK has grown beyond its highly acclaimed weekly NYC show, sharing its rare art with the world on tour and through its recordings.
THE WORK
David Cutler (Bass) - Meshell Ndegecello, Joey Bada$$, SZA, Iggy Azalea, TI, Talib Kweli, Mino Cinelu, Bilal
Nicholas Semrad (Keys) - Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Lauryn Hill, Terrace Martin, Liv Warfield, Bilal, Talib Kweli, Mono Neon, Gabriel Garzon-Montano
Christian Almiron (Keys) - Fifth Harmony, Joey Bada$$, Liv Warfield, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli
Phase One (Emcee) - Black Star (Mos Def/Talib Kweli), Talib Kweli (solo), Thundercat, Bilal, Reggie Watts, Quest Love, Big Pooh (formerly of Little Brother), Lords Of The, Underground, Sunny Moon, Ras Kas, Skyzoo, Malcolm Barrett, Red Alert, Célia Faussart (Les Nubians), Slum Village, Chris Turner, Ray Angry
Jonathan Hoard (Vocals) - Chance The Rapper, Bilal, Sonnymoon/Anna Wise, The Stepkids, Kimbra, Pharoahe Monch
Lenny “The Ox” Reece (Drums, Group Leader) – DJ Premier, Joey Bada$$, Kimbra, Run DMC, LunchMoney Lewis, Jeremih, Fabolous, Bilal, Estelle, Stella Santana, Big Yuki, Demi Lovato
Julian "J3PO" Pollack (Keyboards/Production/Mixing) - : J3PO, Miranda Joan, Mike "Maz" Maher (Snarky Puppy), Amanda Brown (Adele), John Pizzarelli, Grace Kelly, NPR's "Piano Jazz," Stella Santana, Greg Holden, Grace Weber, and Carrie Manolakos
Nicholas Semrad (Keys) - Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Lauryn Hill, Terrace Martin, Liv Warfield, Bilal, Talib Kweli, Mono Neon, Gabriel Garzon-Montano
Christian Almiron (Keys) - Fifth Harmony, Joey Bada$$, Liv Warfield, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli
Phase One (Emcee) - Black Star (Mos Def/Talib Kweli), Talib Kweli (solo), Thundercat, Bilal, Reggie Watts, Quest Love, Big Pooh (formerly of Little Brother), Lords Of The, Underground, Sunny Moon, Ras Kas, Skyzoo, Malcolm Barrett, Red Alert, Célia Faussart (Les Nubians), Slum Village, Chris Turner, Ray Angry
Jonathan Hoard (Vocals) - Chance The Rapper, Bilal, Sonnymoon/Anna Wise, The Stepkids, Kimbra, Pharoahe Monch
Lenny “The Ox” Reece (Drums, Group Leader) – DJ Premier, Joey Bada$$, Kimbra, Run DMC, LunchMoney Lewis, Jeremih, Fabolous, Bilal, Estelle, Stella Santana, Big Yuki, Demi Lovato
Julian "J3PO" Pollack (Keyboards/Production/Mixing) - : J3PO, Miranda Joan, Mike "Maz" Maher (Snarky Puppy), Amanda Brown (Adele), John Pizzarelli, Grace Kelly, NPR's "Piano Jazz," Stella Santana, Greg Holden, Grace Weber, and Carrie Manolakos