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George Lewis

Born: Jul 13, 1900 in New Orleans, LA

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Died: Dec 31, 1968 in New Orleans, LA

Genre: Jazz

Styles: New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland

Biography: George Lewis never tried to be a virtuoso soloist. He loved to play melodic ensembles where his distinctive clarinet was free to improvise as simply as he desired. When Lewis was inspired and in tune, he could hold his own with any of his contemporaries in New Orleans and he always sounded beautiful ...Read full biography

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Jazz Funeral in New Orleans

Released: 1953

Label: Tradition

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This CD brings back a classic, one of the greatest sessions ever by clarinetist George Lewis. The title of the CD is actually quite inaccurate, for "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" is the only funeral song ...Read full review

George Lewis With Guest Artist Red Allen

Released: 1955

Label: Riverside

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In 1951, clarinetist George Lewis was on the brink of gaining fame beyond his wildest dreams and becoming a symbol of the New Orleans revival movement; however, he had not yet settled on a regular trumpeter ...Read full review

More George Lewis albums: Main Albums (71), Compilations (51)

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