On the Jazz Beat with Mel Lewis

Title

On the Jazz Beat with Mel Lewis

Date

1988

Description

Drummer and bandleader Mel Lewis talks to Keith Howell during a visit to London at the end of July 1988. Mel talks about his early experiences as a percussionist in the Second World War, his work with the bands of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and with Benny Goodman on the historic tour of the Soviet Union in 1962. Along with other musical illustrations Mel also discusses his association with Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Band ... and the formation of his jazz orchestra with the late trumpeter Thad Jones.

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Duration

00:52:09

Genre

Interview

Keywords

The Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra 1979

Radio station

LBC [London Broadcasting Company]

Place of publication

London

Language

English

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Technical information

Stereo

Credits

Cast

Keith Howell	presenter
The Mel Lewis Jazz Orvhestra	interviewee