Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis
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. He started playing professionally when he was 15 and worked with the big bands of Boyd Raeburn (1948), Alvino Rey, Ray Anthony, and Tex Beneke. Lewis gained a great deal of recognition in the jazz world for his work with Stan Kenton (19541957), making the large ensemble swing hard. In...
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Mel Lewis Mel Lewis and Friends
Mel Lewis and Friends - Mel Lewis
By: Mel Lewis
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Windflower, Sho' Nuff Did, De Samba
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Mel Lewis & Thad Jones Dedication
Dedication - Mel Lewis & Thad Jones
By: Mel Lewis & Thad Jones
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Lewis, Mel The Groove Merchant, Big Dipper, Central Park North
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