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Mel Lewis 1975

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Fascinating conversation with Mel in 1975 when the legendary Thad Jones Mel Lewis big band was playing the Longhorn in Minneapolis. He describes how happy he is with the band and his role in it and shares his views about the state of jazz and rock during the 60's when he and Thad started the band.

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Thaddeus Joseph Jones was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader who has been called "one of the all-time greatest jazz trumpet soloists".

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Added 15 Jun 2026

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