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Mel Lewis

Drummer who played in a number of dance bands of the late-swing era, including those of Ray Anthony and Tex Beneke.
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Album Highlights

  • Village Vanguard Live Sessions, Vol. 3
    Thad Jones / Mel Lewis
    Village Vanguard Live S …
  • Mellifuous
    Mel Lewis
    Mellifuous
  • Live at the Village Vanguard
    Thad Jones / Mel Lewis
    Live at the Village Van …
  • The Definitive Thad Jones: Live from the Village Vanguard, Vol. 1
    Mel Lewis / Mel Lewis J …
    The Definitive Thad Jon …
  • Presenting/Live at the Village Vanguard/The Big Band Sound
    Thad Jones / Thad Jones … / Mel Lew …
    Presenting/Live at the …
  • Naturally
    Mel Lewis
    Naturally
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Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 1980s

Born

May 10, 1929 in Buffalo, NY

Died

February 2, 1990 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop Post-Bop Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Modern Big Band Trumpet Jazz

Also Known As

Melvin Sokoloff

Member Of

Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra The Five American Jazz Orchestra
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