Background
Lewis, Mel was born on May 10, 1929 in Buffalo. Son of Samuel and Mildred (Brown) S.
Lewis, Mel was born on May 10, 1929 in Buffalo. Son of Samuel and Mildred (Brown) S.
Student in public schools, Buffalo.
Bandleader, teacher, New England Conservatory-William Patterson State College member of faculty, New York University, from 1981.
Member American Federation Musicians, National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences.
Married Doris J. Sutphin, December 25, 1952. Children– Anita Lynn, Lori Ellen, Donna Jeanne.