George Lewis
American musician (1900–1968)
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Summary
George Lewis was born on July 13, 1900[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on December 31, 1968[3], in New Orleans[4]. He worked as a clarinetist[5], jazz musician[6], conductor[7], saxophonist[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (447 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: composer[13], musician[14]
- Member of: American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.)[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17], pop music[18]
- Record label: Blue Note[19], American Music Records[20]
- Commons category: George Lewis (clarinetist)[21]
- Family name: Lewis[22]
- Given name: George[23]
- Work location: New Orleans[24]
- Instrument: clarinet[25], trombone[26], guitar[27]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[28]
- Different from: George Lewis[29]
- Start of work period: 1917[30]
Why It Matters
George Lewis has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was George Lewis born?
George Lewis's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Where did George Lewis die?
George Lewis died in New Orleans[4].
What did George Lewis do for work?
George Lewis worked as a clarinetist[5], jazz musician[6], conductor[7], saxophonist[8], and bandleader[9].