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John Lewis (nΓ©e John Aaron Lewis)
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Memorial Page for John Lewis (nΓ©e John Aaron Lewis)

May 3, 1920 – Mar 29, 2001(80 years)Died in:New York City, New York

American jazz pianist, composer and arranger

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pianistcomposermusic educatorjazz musicianuniversity teacherfilm score composerrecord producer

Awards(1)

NEA Jazz Masters

Education(3)

University of New MexicoManhattan School of MusicAlbuquerque High School

John Lewis (* May 3, 1920 in La Grange; † March 29, 2001 in New York City) was an american jazz pianist, composer and arranger. He was 80 years old. His education included University of New Mexico, Manhattan School of Music and Albuquerque High School. He was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters. His cause of death was prostate cancer.

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Born in La Grange, Cook County

1920

Died in New York City, New York (prostate cancer)

2001

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John Lewis (nΓ©e John Aaron Lewis). Forever remembered.