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Mel Lewis

Born: May 10, 1929 in Buffalo, NY

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Died: Feb 2, 1990 in New York, NY

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Bop, Post-Bop, Modern Big Band, Mainstream Jazz

Biography: Although he was generally reluctant to solo, Mel Lewis was considered one of the definitive big band drummers, a musician who was best at driving an orchestra, but could also play quite well with smaller units. He started playing professionally when he was 15 and worked with the big bands of Boyd Raeburn ...Read full biography

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Suite for Pops

Released: 1975

Label: Horizon

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An album of spry, invigorating, and memorable Jones-Lewis recordings. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide ...Read full review

The Definitive Thad Jones: Live from the Village Vanguard, Vol. 1

Released: 1988

Label: Music Masters

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Although Thad Jones (who passed away in 1986) had left the big band that he co-led with drummer Mel Lewis back in 1979, some of his charts remained in the orchestra's book. On the first of two CDs taken ...Read full review

More Mel Lewis albums: Main Albums (19), Compilations (4), DVD/Video (5)

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