In 2026, Lewis produced the jazz album May I Come In featuring singer Lisanne Lyons. Released on OA2 Records and available on all major streaming platforms, the project presents Lyons in richly crafted jazz orchestra arrangements written and produced by Lewis and performed by premier musicians from Miami and New York.
Featured soloists include:
The album ranges from the driving energy of "The Song Is You" to the lush lyricism of "This Is Always," highlighting both Lyons' expressive vocal artistry and Lewis's signature orchestral sophistication.
Critics praised the recording:
"Sparkling, scintillating jazz singing; no matter what she's performing, be prepared to hear it differently than it's usually played." — All Music Guide
"Blessed with a luminous, flutelike soprano… reminding us of the magic that can happen when the right singer, the right song and the right accompaniment fall into place." — The Washington Post
The recording affirms Lewis's continuing leadership in large-ensemble jazz arranging and high-level vocal production.
Although Mike stopped playing years ago, he enjoyed a very successful career performing with the following artists: