Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis
1929 - 1990
Mel Lewis  American Drummer
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First Name Mel
Last Name Lewis
Birthday 10th May, 1929
Birthplace Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died 2nd February, 1990
Place of Death New York City
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Nationality American
Occupation Text Musician, bandleader
Occupation Drummer
Music Genre (Text) Jazz
Music Genre Jazz
Year(s) Active 1954–1990
Music Style Bop, Post-Bop, Modern Big Band, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz
Music Mood Wry, Earnest, Sophisticated, Literate, Stylish, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Confident, Witty, Refined/Mannered, Rousing, Playful, Passionate, Street-Smart, Freewheeling, Rambunctious, Energetic, Searching, Dramatic, Lively
Instrument Drums, Leader
Instrument (text) Drums
Record Label Nimbus Records, Telarc, Atlantic, Solid State Records, A&M, Philadelphia International, VSOP, Blue Note, Solid State, Nimbus
Associated Acts The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman

Melvin Sokoloff (May 10, 1929 – February 2, 1990), known professionally as Mel Lewis, was an American jazz drummer, session musician, professor, and author. He received fourteen Grammy Award nominations.

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Kings Go Forth1958Jazz Musician: Drums (uncredited)Movie

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