John Lewis (pianist)

John Aaron Lewis (May 3, 1920 ā€“ March 29, 2001) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He was best known as the musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

John Lewis
John Lewis in 1977
John Lewis in 1977
Background information
Birth nameJohn Aaron Lewis
Born(1920-05-03)May 3, 1920
OriginLaGrange, Illinois, USA
DiedMarch 29, 2001(2001-03-29) (aged 80)
GenresJazz
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1940sā€“1990s


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