Lew Soloff
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Trumpeters · 1944–2015

Lew Soloff

American musician (1944-2015)

Born
20 February 1944
New York City
Died
8 March 2015
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1960–
Record labels
Milestone
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Lew Soloff was a jazz musician who played trumpet and horn. Lew Soloff was born on 20 February 1944 in New York City and died on 8 March 2015 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. Record labels: Milestone. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Hanalei Bay” (1983) to “Moby Dick - Songs & Paintings” (2014). Honours include Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Lewis Michael Soloff (February 20, 1944 – March 8, 2015) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and actor. He was a member of the band Blood, Sweat & Tears.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Hanalei Bay 1983
Little Wing 1991
With a Song in My Heart 1999
Rainbow Mountain 2007
Moby Dick - Songs & Paintings 2014

Also plays on

Albums where Lew Soloff is credited as a sideman

1970 Cornucopia — Dizzy Gillespie trumpet
1989 Journeyman — Eric Clapton instruments

Member of

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Lew Soloff play?

Lew Soloff is known for playing trumpet and horn.

When and where was Lew Soloff born?

Lew Soloff was born 20 February 1944 in New York City.

What are Lew Soloff's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Hanalei Bay (1983), Little Wing (1991), With a Song in My Heart (1999), Rainbow Mountain (2007) and Moby Dick - Songs & Paintings (2014).

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