Mel Lewis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mel Lewis

American musician

Date of Birth: 10-May-1929

Place of Birth: Buffalo, New York, United States

Date of Death: 02-Feb-1990

Profession: conductor, bandleader, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.