Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, session musician, professor, and author, born on October 5, 1929, in Buffalo, New York . His birth name was Melvin Sokoloff . Lewis was a citizen of the United States and was known for his work in the genre of jazz .

Throughout his career, Lewis held various occupations such as being a bandleader , a drummer , a session musician , a professor , and an author . He received Grammy Awards for his contributions to music .

Mel Lewis passed away on February 2, 1990, in New York City .