Curtis Lewis

Songwriter, Composer

1922 – 1987

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Who was Curtis Lewis?

Curtis Reginald Lewis, American composer of popular songs, many of which have become jazz standards. He grew up in Chicago and came to New York City in the 1940s. Lewis subsequently became one of the first black composers and lyricists to own a music publishing company on Broadway in the early 1950s.

Having served in the United States Army during World War II, the body of Curtis Reginald Lewis was interred at the Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.

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Born
Jul 13, 1922
United States of America
Also known as
  • Curtis Reginald Lewis
  • Lewis, Curtis
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Dec 31, 1987

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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