Meade "Lux" Lewis

Meade Anderson Lewis

appears on 1 album

American jazz pianist.
Born in September 1905 (on September 3rd, 4th, or 13th, according to various sources) in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lewis was hit and killed by a drunk driver after a performance on June 7, 1964.
A 1927 rendition of “Honky Tonky Train Blues” on the Paramount Records label was his recording debut. He also appeared in the movies “New Orleans” (1947) and “Nightmare” (1956).

Member of

  • Edmond Hall Celeste Quartet
  • Sidney Bechet Quintet
  • The Boogie Woogie Trio
  • The Port Of Harlem Seven
  • Port Of Harlem Jazzmen
  • Albert, Meade, Pete And Their Three Pianos
  • J.C. Higginbotham Quintet
  • Frank Newton Quintet

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