Mel Lewis

American musician (1929–1990)

Born: 10 May 1929
Buffalo
Died: 2 February 1990
New York City
Country: United States
Record labels: Atlantic Records, Nimbus Records
Discography: 9 albums

Biography

Mel Lewis was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Mel Lewis was born on 10 May 1929 in Buffalo and died on 2 February 1990 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Atlantic Records and Nimbus Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Sextet” (1957) to “Mellifuous” (1995).

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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Sextet 1957

Gettin' Together 1974

Mel Lewis And Friends 1977

Make Me Smile & Other New Works By Bob Brookmeyer 1982

Keep Hot 1987

Naturally 1988

Last Recordings 1990

Mellifuous 1995

Mel Lewis & the Jazz Orchestra Play the Compositions of Herbie Hancock Live in Montreux

Also plays on

Albums where Mel Lewis is credited as a sideman

1957	Go West, Man! — Quincy Jones	drums (drum set)
1959	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book — Ella Fitzgerald	drums (drum set)
1959	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Gershwin Song Book, Volume 1 — Ella Fitzgerald	drums (drum set)
1959	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Gershwin Song Book, Vol. 2 — Ella Fitzgerald	drums (drum set)
1959	Ella Swings Lightly — Ella Fitzgerald	drums (drum set)
1963	The Concert Sinatra — Frank Sinatra	drums (drum set)
1965	A Man and His Music — Frank Sinatra	drums (drum set)
1979	La fiesta de la posada — Dave Brubeck	drums (drum set)

Teacher of

Danny Gottlieb b. 1953 · American drummer

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Mel Lewis play?

Mel Lewis is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Mel Lewis born?

Mel Lewis was born 10 May 1929 in Buffalo.

What are Mel Lewis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Sextet (1957), Gettin' Together (1974), Mel Lewis And Friends (1977), Make Me Smile & Other New Works By Bob Brookmeyer (1982) and Keep Hot (1987).

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