Mel Lewis | |
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 Lewis in 1978 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Melvin Sokoloff |
| Born | May 10, 1929 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1990 (aged 60) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1954–1990 |
| Labels | Atlantic, 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.