John Lewis

Jazz piano, Musical Artist

1920 – 2001

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Who was John Lewis?

John Aaron Lewis was an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger, best known as the musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

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Born
May 3, 1920
La Grange
Also known as
  • John Aaron Lewis
  • Mirjana Lewis
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Manhattan School of Music
  • University of New Mexico
Died
Mar 29, 2001
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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