Luigi Waites

Luigi Waites
Background information
Birth nameLewis Waites
Born(1927-07-10)July 10, 1927
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 2010(2010-04-06) (aged 82)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, Jazz percussionist, vibraphonist, music instructor
Years active1940–2010

Luigi Waites (born Lewis Waites; July 10, 1927 – April 6, 2010) was a jazz drummer and vibraphonist from Omaha, Nebraska. He performed weekly gigs in the Omaha area both solo and with ensembles such as Luigi, Inc. He served the Omaha music community for over 60 years. He toured Europe twice and performed with jazz legends such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington. Luigi, Inc has shared the stage with Jean-Luc Ponty, James Brown and Dizzy Gillespie.[1]

  1. ^ "Backstage Pass - Luigi Waites". Archived from the original on 2010-06-16. Retrieved 2010-04-07.