Bobby Lewis

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Genre: Jazz

Biography: A longtime fixture in Chicago, Bobby Lewis finally had some opportunities to lead his own recording dates in the 1990s (for the local Southport label). A top studio musician with a lyrical jazz style, since 1964 Lewis has appeared on over 6,500 recording sessions, including a countless number of jingles, ...Read full biography

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Just Havin' Some Fun

Released: 1999

Label: The Orchard

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For this fifth CD by veteran Chicago trumpeter Lewis, the prerequisite is that having a good time is why he plays jazz, not the opposite. If you've ever heard Lewis live, you know how infectious that lightheartedness ...Read full review

Instant Groove

Released: 2006

Label: Southport Records

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The music on this collection headed by trumpeter Bobby Lewis spans a seven-year period, with the personnel constantly changing. While most of the performances fit into hard bop with a few numbers being ...Read full review

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