Mel Lewis

Musicians · bandleader · conductor · drummer

🇺🇸 United States

American musician (1929–1990)

About 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.

Quick facts

Known for: Naturally, Yes Sir, That's My Baby / Be Anything (But Be Mine), Directly From The Half Note
Born: 1929-05-10
Died: 1990-02-02
Artist type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Buffalo
Associated area: United States
Active period: 1929-05-10 – 1990-02-02
MusicBrainz description: American jazz drummer
Genres: cool jazz, jazz, post-bop
Music tags: cool jazz, jazz, post-bop
ISNI: 0000000102929604