George Lewis

George Lewis (born Joseph Louis Francois Zenon; July 13, 1900 – December 31, 1968) was an American jazz clarinetist who achieved his highest profile in the later decades of his life.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 13, 1900 (New Orleans), Died December 31, 1968 (New Orleans)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1945 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	73149	10-in.	11/21/1945	Maryland, my Maryland	Bunk Johnson and his New Orleans Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	73150	10-in.	11/21/1945	Alexander's ragtime band	Bunk Johnson and his New Orleans Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	73151	10-in.	11/21/1945	Tishomingo blues	Bunk Johnson and his New Orleans Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	73152	10-in.	11/21/1945	You always hurt the one you love	Bunk Johnson and his New Orleans Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	85558		12/8/1953	At a Georgia camp meeting	George Lewis and his Ragtime Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	85559		12/8/1953	Chimes blues (see also master 88713)	George Lewis and his Ragtime Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	85560		12/8/1953	Burgundy Street blues, part 1	George Lewis and his Ragtime Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	85561		12/8/1953	Burgundy Street blues, part 2	George Lewis and his Ragtime Band	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	88713		12/6/1955	Chimes blues	George Lewis	instrumentalist, clarinet

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, George," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/327346.

Lewis, George. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/327346.

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FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/93534

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