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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.
May 8, 2023 · DRUMMERWORLD. 421K subscribers. Subscribed. 84. 2.7K views 7 months ago. Mel Lewis - Drums Thad Jones - Flugelhorn Jon Faddis, Steve Furtado, Jim Bossy, Cecil Bridgewater - Trumpets ...more.
Feb 4, 1990 · Mel Lewis, the jazz drummer and orchestra leader, died of melanoma Friday evening at Cabrini Hospice in Manhattan. He was 60 years old.
May 10, 2024 · Mel Lewis, born Melvin Sokoloff ninety-five years ago today on May 10, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, was a legendary jazz drummer known for his impeccable timekeeping, powerful yet nuanced playing, and his role as a co-founder of the iconic Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.
1929-1990. In an era when big band drummers were expected to be showmen who drove their ensembles with aggressive timekeeping and fast, furious fills, Mel Lewis defied the trend and served the music by supporting the band rather than by calling attention to his own playing.
Mel Lewis (1929-1990) was born Melvin Sokoloff to Jewish Russian immigrants in Buffalo, New York. He first picked up his father’s drumsticks at the age of two and at 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer.
Apr 9, 2015 · Mel Lewis. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. Lewis, best known for his small group approach to big band drumming, was one of the first drummers to vary the ride cymbal beat, giving the music a loose and swinging feel. His commanding presence never dominated the spotlight and always stressed the interplay between the band members.
