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John Lewis
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Pianists · 1920–2001

John Lewis

American jazz pianist, composer and arranger (1920–2001)

Born
3 May 1920
La Grange
Died
29 March 2001
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Atlantic Records
Discography
34 albums

Biography

John Lewis was a jazz musician who played piano. John Lewis was born on 3 May 1920 in La Grange and died on 29 March 2001 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and hard bop. Record labels: Atlantic Records. The discography here lists 34 albums, from “Afternoon in Paris” (1957) to “2 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West” (2011). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

John Aaron Lewis (May 3, 1920 – March 29, 2001) was an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger, best known as the founder and musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Afternoon in Paris 1957
Grand Encounter 1957
The John Lewis Piano 1957
Improvised Meditations & Excursions 1959
John Lewis Presents Contemporary Music 1: Jazz Abstractions: Compositions by Gunther Schuller & Jim Hall 1960
The Golden Striker 1960
Original Sin: Music for Ballet Composed by John Lewis 1961
The Wonderful World of Jazz 1961
A Milanese Story (original Soundtrack) 1962
Essence 1962
European Encounter 1962
Animal Dance 1964
An Evening With Two Grand Pianos 1979
Piano Play House 1979
Kansas City Breaks 1982
J.S. Bach: Preludes & Fugues, Volume 1 1984
J.S. Bach: Preludes & Fugues, Volume 2 1984
Garden of Delight 1987
The Garden of Delight Delaunay's Dilemma 1988
J.S. Bach Preludes & Fugues, Volume 3 (from Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1) 1989
Midnight In Paris 1989
The Chess Game Part 2 1990
The Chess Game Part I 1990
Django 1991
Private Concert 1991
Evolution 1999
Mirjana 2000
Evolution II 2001
Live in Tokyo 2003 · Live
Orchestra U.S.A.: The Debut Recording 2004
European Windows 2010
2 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West 2011
Sensitive Scenery
Slavic Smile

Also plays on

Albums where John Lewis is credited as a sideman

1953 The Compositions of Al Cohn — Miles Davis piano
1955 Charlie Parker Memorial Vol. 1 — Charlie Parker piano
1956 Blue Haze — Miles Davis piano

Standards written by John Lewis

TitleKeyFormGroove
Django F minor AABBC · 40 Medium swing
Afternoon In Paris C major AABA · 32 Medium swing
Milano C major AABA · 32 Slow swing
Skating In Central Park C major AABA · 85 Jazz waltz

Member of

Modern Jazz Quartet 1952– · American musical group; jazz ensemble

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • D and E Milt Jackson Quartet · Milt Jackson · John Lewis · Ray Brown · Kenny… archive.org ↗
  • Moving Nicely Milt Jackson Quartet · Milt Jackson · John Lewis · Percy Heath · Al… archive.org ↗
  • Round About Midnite Milt Jackson Quartet · Milt Jackson · John Lewis · Percy Heath · Al… archive.org ↗
  • Yesterdays Milt Jackson Quartet · Milt Jackson · John Lewis · Ray Brown · Kenny… archive.org ↗
  • FOX HUNT JAY JAY JOHNSON'S BOPPERS · JAY JAY JOHNSON · SONNY ROLLINS · KENNY… · 1949 archive.org ↗
  • HILO JAY JAY JOHNSON'S BOPPERS · Jay Jay JOHNSON · SONNY ROLLINS · KENNY… · 1949 archive.org ↗
  • "ELYSSES" JAY JAY JOHNSON BOPPERS · MAX ROACH · Kenny Dorham · Sonny Rollins ·… · 1949 archive.org ↗
  • Milt Meets Sid Milt Jackson Quartet · Ray Brown · Milt Jackson · John Lewis · Kenny… · 1951 archive.org ↗

Books about John Lewis

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did John Lewis play?

John Lewis is known for playing piano.

When and where was John Lewis born?

John Lewis was born 3 May 1920 in La Grange.

What are John Lewis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Afternoon in Paris (1957), Grand Encounter (1957), The John Lewis Piano (1957), Improvised Meditations & Excursions (1959) and John Lewis Presents Contemporary Music 1: Jazz Abstractions: Compositions by Gunther Schuller & Jim Hall (1960).

External links

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