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Februar 1990 in New York, NY) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz - Schlagzeuger . Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Leben und Werk. 2 Auswahldiskographie. 3 Publikation. 4 Weblinks. Leben und Werk. Lewis begann im Alter von fünfzehn Jahren professionell zu arbeiten und trat mit den Big Bands von Boyd Raeburn, Alvino Rey, Ray Anthony und Tex Beneke auf.
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. Biography. Early years. Lewis was born in Buffalo, New York, to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents Samuel and Mildred Sokoloff.
Mel Lewis, whose real name was Melvin Sokoloff, was born in Buffalo, New York. He began playing professionally at age fifteen and worked with the bands of Lenny Lewis, Boyd Raeburn, Alvino Rey, Tex Beneke, and Ray Anthony. When Lewis joined Stan Kenton’s band in 1954, many jazz critics credited him with being the first drummer to make the ...
17. Mai 2023 · Amerikanischer Schlagzeuger, Bandleader und Komponist, geboren am 10. Mai 1929 in Buffalo, New York, als Melvin Sokoloff. Er begann im Alter von 15 Jahren professionell Musik zu machen und trat als Mitglied der Bigbands von Boyd Raeburn, Alvino Rey, Ray Anthony und Tex Beneke auf. Mitte der 1950er Jahre liess er sich in Los Angeles nieder. Von 1954 bis 1957 war er Mitglied des Ensembles von ...
10. Mai 2024 · Mel Lewis, born Melvin Sokoloff ninety-five years ago today on May 10, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, was a legendary jazz drummer known for his impeccable timekeeping, powerful yet nuanced playing, and his role as a co-founder of the iconic Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.
Biography. Although he was generally reluctant to solo, Mel Lewis was considered one of the definitive big band drummers, a musician who was best at driving an orchestra, but could also play quite well with smaller units.
Mel Lewis (1929–1990) Mel Lewis was a big band jazz drummer, educator and author, who was known for his unique cymbal style, dynamic range, and controlled playing. He also played as a sideman to a wide range of jazz greats during the 1950s and 1960s. Born Melvin Sokoloff in Buffalo, New York to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, Lewis started ...
