Mel Lewis

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.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
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 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/327361.

Lewis, Mel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/327361.

"Lewis, Mel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.