The Big Sound; Drummer Mel Lewis (1929-1990) gained great recognition as co-leader of the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, which served as a model for many big bands later. However, he already had a long and fruitful career as a percussionist with the orchestras of Tex Beneke, Stan Kenton, and Gerry Mulligan, among others.
Playlist:
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4’29” Don’t Ever Leave Me – Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra – TCB 02042
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3’28” American Patrol – Tex Beneke – Jazz Band EB416
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3’57” Out Of Nowhere – Stan Kenton – Submarine DSOY766
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5’11” You And I – Bill Holman – MCA BA-212
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5’48” Lady Chatterley’s Sister – Gerry Mulligan – House of Jazz 220340/3
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5’21” One O’Clock Jump – Benny Goodman – RCA ABL2 0824
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5’16” Milestones – Gerald Wilson – Pacific LN-10098
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5’26” Mean What You Say – Jones/Lewis – Solid State SS 18003
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8’50” Greetings And Salutations – id – A&M SP 707
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8’50” Take A Ladder – id – Poljazz Z-SX 637
