Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis
Lewis in 1978
Background information
Birth nameMelvin Sokoloff
Born(1929-05-10)May 10, 1929
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1990(1990-02-02) (aged 60)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1954–1990
LabelsAtlantic, Blue Note, VSOP, Solid State, Nimbus, Telarc, A&M, Philadelphia International

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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