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John Lewis

Founder of the MJQ, pianist-composer, and proponent of so-called "Third Stream."
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Album Highlights

  • The Golden Striker/John Lewis Presents Jazz Abstractions
    John Lewis
    The Golden Striker/John …
  • European Encounter
    Svend Asmussen / John L …
    European Encounter
  • Evolution
    John Lewis
    Evolution
  • Evening with Two Grand Pianos
    John Lewis
    Evening with Two Grand …
  • Evolution II
    John Lewis
    Evolution II
  • The Wonderful World of Jazz
    John Lewis
    The Wonderful World of …
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  • Dinner Ambiance
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John Lewis
photo credit: Christian Steiner

John Lewis - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 2000s

Born

May 3, 1920 in LaGrange, IL

Died

March 29, 2001 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop Cool Keyboard Third Stream Chamber Jazz Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Piano Jazz

Also Known As

John Aaron Lewis

Member Of

American Jazz Orchestra The Modern Jazz Quartet
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