John Lewis

John Lewis (1920–2001) was an American pianist, composer and music educator.

Also recorded as Jazz Abstraction.

Overview

Recorded at birth as John Aaron Lewis.

Born at La Grange in 1920, died at New York City in 2001.

In detail

John Lewis studied at University of New Mexico, Manhattan School of Music and Albuquerque High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and hard bop.

Residence is recorded at Albuquerque and New York. Employment is recorded with Harvard University. Membership is recorded of Modern Jazz Quartet.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Lewis (pianist)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q353943: John Lewis

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