1929 - 1990
Mel Lewis American Drummer
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Details
First Name |
Mel
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Last Name |
Lewis
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Birthday |
10th May, 1929
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Birthplace |
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
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Died |
2nd February, 1990
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Place of Death |
New York City
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Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Musician, bandleader
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Occupation |
Drummer
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz
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Music Genre |
Jazz
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Year(s) Active |
1954–1990
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Music Style |
Bop, Post-Bop, Modern Big Band, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz
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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
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Instrument |
Drums, Leader
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Instrument (text) |
Drums
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Record Label |
Nimbus Records, Telarc, Atlantic, Solid State Records, A&M, Philadelphia International, VSOP, Blue Note, Solid State, Nimbus
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Associated Acts |
The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman
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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.