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Atlantic, Blue Note, VSOP, Solid State, Nimbus, Telarc, A&M, Philadelphia International. 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.
12. Juli 2005 · Jazz Masters Series: Mel Lewis & The Jazz Orchestra by Mel Lewis released in 2005. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Mel Lewis (* 10. Mai 1929 in Buffalo , New York , USA als Melvin Sokoloff ; † 2. Februar 1990 in New York , NY ) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz - Schlagzeuger .
2. Feb. 1990 · Lewis recorded as a leader in the 1950s for San Francisco Jazz Records, Mode (reissued on V.S.O.P.), and Andex and, after Thad Jones left their orchestra, Lewis recorded with his big band for Atlantic, Telarc, and Music Masters.
As a master of big band drumming, Lewis’s collaborations with Thad Jones and Gerry Mulligan also cemented his place in jazz history. Today, his music continues to inspire new generations of musicians and is considered a cherished part of the jazz canon.
9. Apr. 2015 · Still in his mid-teens, young Lewis played with nationally known jazz musicians Harold Austin and Lenny Lewis. Early credits also include stints with Bernie Burns (1946), Boyd Raeburn (1948), Alvino Rey (1948-9), Ray Anthony (1949-50, 1953-54), and Tex Beneke (1950-53). In 1954 he joined Stan Kenton's band, playing alongside such musicians as ...
Peggy Lee: Interview 2. 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 ...
