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Mel Lewis

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 10, 1929 (Buffalo), Died February 2, 1990 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1957 - 1967

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings (Results 26-30 of 30 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 11452 3/30/1959 Let's get away from it all-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 11453 3/30/1959 Willow weep for me-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 11454 3/30/1959 'S wonderful-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 11540 5/29/1959 The claw Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 11541 5/29/1959 Apple honey Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 26-30 of 30 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Mel," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/327361.

Lewis, Mel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/327361.

"Lewis, Mel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/327361

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