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John Lewis
photo credit: Christian Steiner

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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John Lewis

Biography by Scott Yanow

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

  • Grand Encounter: 2 Degrees East-3 Degrees West
    John Lewis
    Grand Encounter: 2 Degr …
  • The Wonderful World of Jazz
    John Lewis
    The Wonderful World of …
  • European Encounter
    Svend Asmussen / John L …
    European Encounter
  • Evolution
    John Lewis
    Evolution
  • Afternoon in Paris
    John Lewis / Sacha Dist …
    Afternoon in Paris
  • The Golden Striker/John Lewis Presents Jazz Abstractions
    John Lewis
    The Golden Striker/John …
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  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Cerebral
  • Elaborate
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Atmospheric
  • Calm/Peaceful
  • Confident
  • Dramatic
  • Earnest
  • Earthy
  • Gentle
  • Innocent
  • Intimate
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Literate
  • Nocturnal
  • Passionate
  • Pastoral
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  • Searching
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Artists Themes

  • Dinner Ambiance
  • Early Morning
  • Late Night
  • Rainy Day
  • Reflection
  • Relaxation
  • Romantic Evening
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