Vic Lewis

Born: Jul 29, 1919 in London, England

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Died: Feb 9, 2009 in London, England

Genre: Jazz

Biography: Although not a major musician himself, Vic Lewis was an important force in British jazz beginning in the 1930s, leading bands covered a wide range of styles. A rhythm guitarist (he started when he was three) and an occasional cornetist and trombonist in his early days, Lewis gained early experience leading ...Read full biography

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With Love to Gerry

Released: 2001

Label: Sea Breeze

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British jazzman Vic Lewis made his first recording in London in 1937. Since then, he has built a huge discography of recordings, taking up more than 12 pages in Tom Lord's The Jazz Discography. Sprinkled ...Read full review

Shake Down the Stars: The Music of Jimmy Van Heusen

Released: 1993

Label: Candid

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Vic Lewis gathered together a remarkable all-star group of top Los Angeles-based musicians for this date and had the great Bill Holman contribute some very complex but swinging arrangements. With strong ...Read full review

More Vic Lewis albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (17)

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