Tuesday, May 3, 2011

JOHN LEWIS

Today we celebrate what would have been the ninety-first birthday
Of the one and only John Lewis best known as pianist and musical
Director of the "Modern Jazz Quartet"
 
Sadly he is no longer with us, having passed away on March 29th 2001
In New York City, but his music lives on.
 
Here he is playing his best known composition "Django" named for
The legendary gypsy jazz guitarist of the same name.
 
Video:
 
 
- Lester Perkins
Jazz on the Tube
 
P.S. Please share Jazz on the Tube with your
Friends and colleagues.
 
If they like jazz, they're going to love this.
 

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