- Born
- 13 July 1900
New Orleans - Died
- 31 December 1968
New Orleans - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1917–
- Record labels
- Blue Note, American Music Records
- Discography
- 15 albums
Biography
George Lewis was a jazz musician who played guitar, clarinet and trombone. George Lewis was born on 13 July 1900 in New Orleans and died on 31 December 1968 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz and pop music. Record labels: Blue Note and American Music Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “Jazz Funeral in New Orleans” (1953) to “Live in Concert 1963” (2005).
George Lewis (born Joseph Louis Francois Zenon; July 13, 1900 – December 31, 1968) was an American jazz clarinetist who achieved his highest profile in the later decades of his life.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where George Lewis is credited as a sideman
| 1962 | Bunk Johnson and His Superior Jazz Band — Bunk Johnson |
| 1983 | Variations In Dream-Time — Anthony Davis |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did George Lewis play?
George Lewis is known for playing guitar, clarinet and trombone.
When and where was George Lewis born?
George Lewis was born 13 July 1900 in New Orleans.
What are George Lewis's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Jazz Funeral in New Orleans (1953), George and the Vikings (1959) and At Newport (1957).
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