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Born
Born On May 3rd 1920 -
Got his masters degree in music in Manhattan school
Got his masters degree in music. My connection to this event is that im thinking about to get a degree in music. -
Joined the Dizzy Big Band
His classical training combined with his fluency in complex bop harmonies made him a successful freelancer. -
recorded " the birth of Cool"
Recorded this album in the year 1949. This event shaped his belief is by the birth of his record would shape his beliefs. -
Became a music director in modern jazz
John Lewis became the musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet, also known as the MJQ. He co-founded the group with vibraphonist Milt Jackson; other members included Connie Kay on drums and Percy Heath on bass. -
Started Lenox school of music
Started the school of music named Lenox -
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Monterey Jazz Festival
Intended the Monterery Jazz Festival -
Started the College in New Mexico
Started College in new mexico -
The MJQ was tremendously successful
They played together until 1974 and then reunited in the '80s. Their 30-year career is one of the longest running and most respected in jazz history. -
MLQ played
MLQ played for the first time -
MLQ renuinted
MLQ Renuinted -
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Music dirrector of the repertory American Jazz Orchestra
Dirrected the American Jazz Orchestra -
Started his solo act
"Evolution" was a critical darling and his most well known composition, "Django," is still played by jazz musicians today started his solo act. My connection to this event was is that I had done a choir solo before. -
Death
Death of John Lewis at age 80. My connection to John Lewis death is to the death of my father.
