Mel Lewis
Jazz, Musical Artist
1929 – 1990
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Who was Mel Lewis?
Mel Lewis was the stage name of an American drummer, jazz musician and bandleader. During his life, Lewis was a prominent solo performer, and a professor at William Paterson University, during which time he also authored a book on the art of drumming. In addition, Lewis extended his talents as session musician. Throughout his life he garnered fourteen Grammy nominations.
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- Born
- May 10, 1929
Buffalo - Also known as
- Melvin Sokoloff
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Employment
- Istanbul Agop Cymbals
- Lived in
- Buffalo
- Died
- Feb 2, 1990
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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