Don Lewis Jazz And Blues Band

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Friday, July 29, 2011
  • 12:00PM - Graduation party
  • Neenah, WI
  • Friday, July 29, 2011
  • 8:00PM - Graduation Party
  • Neenah, WI
  • Saturday, January 29, 2011
  • 5:30PM - Crowne Plaza
  • Wawautosa, WI
  • Saturday, November 13, 2010
  • 10:00PM - MIAMI MUSIC FESTIVAL
  • MIAMI, FL
  • Friday, November 12, 2010
  • 12:00PM - MIAMI
  • Friday, November 12, 2010
  • MIAMI MUSIC FESTIVAL
  • MIAMI, FL
  • Sunday, October 24, 2010
  • 5:30PM - chicago hilton
  • chicago, IL
  • Saturday, September 18, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Concourse Hotel
  • Madison, WI
  • Saturday, September 18, 2010
  • 12:00PM - concourse hotel
  • madison, WI
  • Saturday, September 18, 2010
  • 5:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Madison, WI
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Location:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Milwaukee.
Pay Range:
$1500-$4500 per event
Member Since:
2009
Primary Category:
Jazz Band
Additional Categories:
Blues Band, Dance Band, Jazz Orchestra, R&B Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
I have been influenced by greats such as, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Gerry Mulligan, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Mccoy Tyner, George Duke, Sarah Vaugh, BB King, Joe Williams, The Fifth Demension, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, The Beatles, Carlos Jobin, D

Group Members

  • Don Lewis - Trumpet/Flugel Horn/Vocal
  • Billy Johnson - Double Bass
  • Kenny Kosut - Piano/Keyboards
  • Omar Philups - Drums/Percussions

Description

With one part jazz, one part blues and a sprinkle of swing, Don Lewis and his group creates one unique experience after another. Whether your pulsating to the sounds of his CD'S, or under the spell from the colorful, coolness of his live performance, Lewis the "Messenger Of Jazz" brings his sensitive musical virtues, and energy home to his audience.
Lewis has no greater love than the soulful music that comes from his heart., resulting in numerous music awards and honors. as a resourceful composer he has combined his experience, talent, and irresistible sound to produce three amazing CD'S. He creates a notable contribution as part of his quartet, and devivers a brilliant performance as a soloist.
What's behind the the music?
A rich and gifted music history, cultivated from his roots. This smooth operator's integrated style is sparked by , New York sophistication, a rush of New Orleans jazz and the familar rhythm of the Blues. Although he dances to a different drum, he truly possesses the royal goods with one sizzling performance after another.
So, wheather you like your jazz smooth, straight-up, or on the rocks, Don Lewis is certain to satisfy your thirt.

Song List

  • Blue Nites - Don Lewis
  • Caribbean Cruise - Don Lewis
  • Footprints - Wayne Shorter/Miles Davis
  • Four - Miles Davis
  • Friends and Strangers - Dave Grisin
  • Here's that rainy day - Johnny Burks/J. Van Heusen
  • Hey Milwaukee - Don Lewis
  • I should care - Nat King Cole
  • I thought about you - Johnny Mercer
  • If I never see you again - Don Lewis
  • I'll Remember April - Don Raye
  • Kansas City - Fats Domino
  • Knock on wood - Eddie Floyd
  • Lady Bird - Miles Davis/Tadd Dameron
  • Like someone in love - Victor Feldman
  • Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Canonball Adderley
  • My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra
  • My Romance - Rick Pino
  • Nica's Dream - Horce Silver
  • No Me Esqueca - Joe Henderson
  • Oleo - Sonny Rollins
  • On the other side of town - Don Lewis
  • One note samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Polkadots and moonbeans - Johnny Van Heusen
  • Sandu - Ciiffort Brown
  • Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
  • Softly - Modern Jazz Quartet
  • Solar - Miles Davis
  • Speak low - Billy Holiday
  • St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
  • Summertime - George Gershwin
  • Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
  • Tenor madness - Sonny Rollins
  • The nearness of you - Hoagy Carmicheal
  • The night has a thousand eyes - Jerry Brainin/Buddy Bernier
  • The saints - James Black/Katherine purvis
  • The swing machine - Don Lewis
  • The way you look tonight - Jerome Kern
  • There will never be another you - George gershwin
  • This I dig of you - Hank Mobley
  • Tipping - Don Lewis
  • Tune-up - Miles Davis
  • Up jumped Spring - Art Blakley/Freddie hubbard
  • There is no greater love - George Gershwin
  • Watch what happens - Micheal Legrand
  • Watermeleon Man - Herbie Hancock
  • What you want do for love - Bobbie Caldwell
  • What's new - David Leisner
  • When lights are low - Miles Davis
  • Work Song - Nat Adderley

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • The Don Lewis Jazz and Blues Band was fantastic to work with for our wedding reception. They accommodated our special requests and played a great mix of music during dinner and then a livelier set afterward so everyone could dance, I would highly recommend them for a wedding or similar event! -- Deanna P, Madison, WI, 9/18/2010
  • The Don Lewis Jazz and Blues Band was outstanding! We had people from preteen to 80 and everyone really got into the music. Many people asked us where we found such a great band! It was a perfect fit for our daughter's grad/going away party! We highly recommend Don Lewis and his wonderful band! -- Laurel T, Neenah, WI, 7/29/2011
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