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The View from the Back of the Band: The Life and Music of Mel Lewis

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Mel Lewis (1929-1990) was born Melvin Sokoloff to Jewish Russian immigrants in Buffalo, New York. He first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two and at 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over fifty years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation. His ability to mentor young musicians truly defined his career.

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The View from the Back of the Band: The Life and Music of Mel Lewis 2016, University of North Texas Press

ISBN-13: 9781574416534

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The View from the Back of the Band: The Life and Music of Mel Lewis 2014, University of North Texas Press, Denton

ISBN-13: 9781574415742

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