George Lewis
American traditional jazz clarinetist and bandleader. Worked with Black Eagle Band, Buddy Petit, Eureka Brass Band, Chris Kelly, Kid Ory, Olympia Orchestra, Bunk Johnson (and many others) and with his own bands. Born: July 13, 1900 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Died: December 31, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jun 8, 2025
George Lewis: the Best Thing You'll Ever Do
Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, Dublin 1, Ireland
George Lewis
George Lewis (2)
2015
Hallmark Music & Entertainment
CD, Comp
Keeper Of The Flame
George Lewis (2)
2013
Storyville
8xCD + Box
The Best Of George Lewis 1943-1964
George Lewis (2)
2013
G.H.B.
2xCD, Album
George Lewis & Alton Purnell
George Lewis (2), Alton Purnell
2009
Upbeat Jazz
2xCD, Comp
George Lewis With The Mustache Stompers
George Lewis (2) With The Mustache Stompers
2008
Collectables
CD, Album, RE
1966
George Lewis (2) And Louis Nelson (2) With Barry Martyn's Band
2006
G.H.B.
CD, Album
Classic New Orleans jazz
George Lewis (2)
2006
Original Jazz Standards
CD, Album
Lewis-Ewell Big 4
George Lewis (2), Don Ewell
2005
"Jam Session" The Only Complete Recordings
George Lewis (2)
2004
American Music
CD, Comp
Ice Cream
George Lewis (2)
2004
Delmark Records
CD, RE
The Memorable Days With George Lewis In Japan
George Lewis (2)
2004
Delta (37)
CD
George Lewis At The Diamond Hotel - Tokyo, 1963
George Lewis (2)
2003
Delta (37)
CD, Album
More George Lewis At The Diamond Hotel - Tokyo, 1963
George Lewis (2)
2003
Delta (37)
CD, Album
Caldonia
George Lewis (2)
2002
Past Perfect Silver Line
CD, Comp
Hello Central... Give Me Doctor Jazz
George Lewis (2)
2001
Delmark Records
CD, Comp
Closer Walk
George Lewis (2)
2001
Past Perfect Silver Line
CD, Album, Mono
At Castle Farm 1964
George Lewis (2)
2001
American Music
CD, Album
Jammin’ In The 1950s
George Lewis (2)
2000
Jazz Crusade
CD, Album
1966
George Lewis (2) With Barry Martyn's Band
2000
G.H.B.
CD, Album
Steve Angrum & George Lewis With Kid Sheik's Band
Steve Angrum & George Lewis (2) With Kid Sheik Band*
1999
American Music
CD, Album
Doctor Jazz
George Lewis (2)
1999
At The Club Hangover, San Francisco, 1953 Vol. 2
George Lewis (2) With "Kid" Howard* And Jim Robinson (2)
1997
Storyville
CD, Album
George Lewis (Met Zijn Ragtime Band En De New Orleans Stompers)
George Lewis (2) Met Zijn Ragtime Band* En De New Orleans Stompers
1997
The Beverly Caverns Sessions, Vol. 2
George Lewis (2)
1996
Good Time Jazz
CD, Album
The Famous Manchester Free Trade Hall Concert - Rehearsal And Opening Half
George Lewis (2) With Ken Colyer's Jazzmen
1995
504 Records
CD, Album
A Portrait Of George Lewis
George Lewis (2), De De Pierce, Jim Robinson (2), Don Ewell
1995
Lake Records
CD, Album, Comp
George Lewis In Japan Volume Two
George Lewis (2)
1994
G.H.B.
CD, Album, RE
The Famous Manchester Free Trade Hall Concert - 2nd Half
George Lewis (2) With Ken Colyer's Jazzmen 1957*
1994
504 Records
CD, Album
At Manny's Tavern 1949
George Lewis (2)
1994
American Music
CD, Album
Charlie Love With George Lewis And Louis Nelson
Charlie Love With George Lewis (2) And Louis Nelson (2)
1994
American Music
CD, Album
Bands, Trios & Quintets
George Lewis (2)
1994
American Music
CD, Album
The Beverly Caverns Sessions
George Lewis (2)
1994
For Dancers Only
George Lewis (2)
1994
1966
George Lewis (2) With Ken Colyer's Jazzmen
1993
Lake Records
CD, Album
In Stockholm 1959
George Lewis (2)
1992
Dragon (8)
CD, Album
The Circle Recordings
George Lewis (2), Red Allen*
1992
American Music
CD
Trios & Bands
George Lewis (2)
1991
American Music
CD, Album
George Lewis Jam Sessions
George Lewis (2)
1991
Storyville
CD, Comp, RE, RM
Bunk Johnson And His Superior Jazz Band
Bunk Johnson And His Superior Jazz Band* Featuring George Lewis (2), Big Jim Robinson*
1991
George Lewis With Kid Shots
George Lewis (2) With Kid Shots*
1990
The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of George Lewis
George Lewis (2)
1990
When The Sun Goes Down (Ken Colyer's Jazzmen & George Lewis In Dusseldorf 1959)
Ken Colyer's Jazzmen & George Lewis (2)
1989
K C Records, Historic Recordings (4)
LP, Mono
On Stage - Concert Vol. 1
George Lewis (2)
1989
Polydor K.K.
CD, Album, RE
Reunion
George Lewis (2) With Don Ewell
1988
1957 - A Very Good Year
Ken Colyer's Jazzmen & George Lewis (2)
1987
K C Records, K C Records
LP, Album, Mono
At Herbert Otto's Party - 1949
George Lewis (2)
1987
In New Orleans
George Lewis (2)
1986
Storyville (4)
LP, Album
One Night with George Lewis Vol 2
George Lewis (2)
1982
DAN
LP, Album, Mono
George Lewis at Dixieland Hall
George Lewis (2)
1982
DAN
LP
One Night with George Lewis Vol 1
George Lewis (2)
1982
DAN
LP, Album, Mono
In Japan
George Lewis (2)
1982
Jazz From New Orleans
George Lewis (2), Paul Barbarin
1981
George Lewis Collection Special Digest
George Lewis (2)
1980
Storyville
LP, Comp, Promo
At Club Hangover Vol. 1
George Lewis (2)
1980
George Lewis in Tokyo
George Lewis (2)
1980
Kids Shots's New Orleans Band/Jim Robinson's New Orleans Band/George Lewis Trio
George Lewis (2)
1978
DAN
LP
George Lewis 1943-1945
George Lewis (2)
1978
Portrait
George Lewis (2)
1974
Storyville
2xLP
American Music By George Lewis
George Lewis (2)
1974
DAN
LP, Album, Mono
In Concert
George Lewis (2)
1974
Jazz History Vol. 18
George Lewis (2)
1974
Sheik Of Araby
George Lewis (2), Kid Shot's New Orleans Band*
1973
Storyville
7", Single
At Home
George Lewis (2)
1973
George Lewis & Kid Shots
George Lewis (2) & Kid Shots*
1973
George Lewis With The Mustache Stompers
George Lewis (2) With The Mustache Stompers
1972
Memorial Album
George Lewis (2)
1970
George Lewis And The Easy Riders Jazz Band
George Lewis (2), The Easy Riders Jazz Band
1970
George Lewis Double Deluxe - George Lewis And His New Orleans All Stars In Tokyo
George Lewis (2)
1969
London Records
2xLP, Gat
Era Of The Clarinet
Pee Wee Russell, Irving Fazola, Tony Parenti, Benny Goodman, Edmond Hall, George Lewis (2)
1968
Disques Vogue, Disques Vogue
LP, Comp
New Orleans Memories
Bunk Johnson / Kid Ory / George Lewis (2)
1967
George Lewis & Louis Nelson
George Lewis (2) And Louis Nelson (2)
1967
New Orleans Jazz Men
Kid Ory / George Lewis (2) / 'Papa' Celestin*
1966
Corrine Corrina
Punch Miller's Bunch & George Lewis (2)
1965
Atlantic
7"
George Lewis in Japan
George Lewis & His New Orleans Jazz Band*
1965
Columbia
LP, Album
Plays Hymns
George Lewis (2)
1965
In Concert
George Lewis (2) And The Easy Riders Jazz Band
1965
George Lewis In Japan Volume One
George Lewis (2)
1965
Smile Darn Ya Smile
George Lewis (2) With Barry Martyn's Band
1964
77 Records
LP
The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
George Lewis (2)
1964
King Records
7", Single
George Lewis At The San Jacinto Hall
George Lewis (2)
1964
George Lewis In Tokyo 1964 Vol. 1
George Lewis (2), The New Orleans All-Stars (2)
1964
Jazz At Preservation Hall III
Paul Barbarin & His Jazz Band* / Punch Miller's Bunch & George Lewis (2)
1963
Endless The Trek Endless The Search
George Lewis (2)
1962
The George Lewis-Bunk Johnson Band
George Lewis (2), Bunk Johnson
1960
Brunswick, Brunswick
7", EP, Mono
Das Alte Spinnrad
George Lewis (2) With Papa Bue's Viking Jazzband*
1960
Jazz Funeral In New Orleans
George Lewis (2)
1960
George Lewis And Papa Bue's Viking Jazzband
George Lewis (2) And Papa Bue's Viking Jazzband*
1959
Storyville
7", EP
In Hi Fi
George Lewis (2)
1959
Vogue Productions
7", EP
'Til We Meet Again
George Lewis (2)
1959
Tempo Records (5)
7", EP
South Rampart Street Parade
George Lewis And His Band*
1959
His Master's Voice
7", Single, Ver
George And The Vikings
George Lewis (2) With Papa Bue's Viking Jazzband*
1959
On Stage - Concert Vol. 2
George Lewis (2)
1959
The Perennial George Lewis Vol. 1
George Lewis (2)
1959
West End Blues
George Lewis (2)
1959
Big Name Dixie
Kid Ory, Lizzie Miles, Johnny Lucas, Matty Matlock, Jess Stacy, George Lewis (2)
1958
Score (3)
LP, Album, Mono
The Perennial George Lewis
George Lewis (2)
1958
George Lewis Of New Orleans
George Lewis (2) With Eclipse Alley Five And Original Zenith Brass Band*
1958
George Lewis In Hi-Fi
George Lewis (2)
1957
Vogue Productions
7", EP
At Newport
George Lewis (2) & Turk Murphy
1957
In Hi-Fi
George Lewis (2)
1956
Down by the Riverside
George Lewis
Burgundy Street Blues
George Lewis
Salty Dog
George Lewis
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
George Lewis
Careless Love
George Lewis
Ice Cream
George Lewis
Doctor Jazz
George Lewis
Panama
George Lewis
Winnin' Boy Blues
George Lewis
When The Saints Go Marching In
George Lewis
Blues
George Lewis
Homage to Charles Parker
George Lewis
St. Louis Blues
George Lewis
Salutation March
George Lewis
12th Street Rag
George Lewis
Tishomingo Blues
George Lewis
If Ever I Cease To Love
George Lewis
IN THE SWEET BY AND BY
George Lewis
Lou-easy-an-i-a
George Lewis
Lush Life
George Lewis
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