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Anderson Meade "Lux" Lewis (September 4, 1905 – June 7, 1964) was an American pianist and composer, remembered for his playing in the boogie-woogie style. His best-known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded by many artists.
Mar 3, 2024 · On January 6, 1939, Albert Ammons and Meade 'Lux' Lewis went into a studio to record the songs that comprised the first Blue Note record.
He became the first jazz pianist to double on celeste (starting in 1936) and was featured on that instrument on a Blue Note quartet date with Edmond Hall and Charlie Christian; he also played harpsichord on a few records in 1941.
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Meade Lux Lewis. 1905-1964. Lewis was born in Chicago, though some sources state Louisville, Kentucky, on September 4, 1905 (September 3 and 13 have also been cited as his date of birth in various sources). In his youth he was influenced by the pianist Jimmy Yancey.
LP, Album, Stereo. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1961 Vinyl release of "The Blues Piano Artistry Of Meade Lux Lewis" on Discogs.
Sep 13, 2005 · Meade "Lux" Lewis: 1939 to Late 1940s by Meade "Lux" Lewis released in 2005. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
