The View from the Back of the Band The Life and Music of Mel Lewis |
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Author:
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Series title: | North Texas Lives of Musician Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-57441-574-2 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2014 |
Publisher: | University of North Texas Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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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. For over fifty years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation. His ability to mentor young musicians truly defined...
More DescriptionMel 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. For over fifty years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation. His ability to mentor young musicians truly defined his career.