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Lewis Nash |
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Lewis Nash is the drummer of choice for many veteran jazz masters and for some of today’s brightest emerging stars, having appeared himself on more than 300 albums. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Lewis started playing drums at age 10. At 19, he began performing with local jazz bands while attending Arizona State University and at 21 was his hometown’s “first call” jazz drummer, performing with legends like Sonny Stitt, Art Pepper, Lee Konitz, Barney Kessell and Red Garland when they appeared there. Lewis moved to New York City in 1981 and joined vocalist Betty Carter’s trio with whom he toured for four years. He has performed or recorded with jazz immortals including Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Benny Carter, Clark Terry, Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Horace Silver, Ron Carter, Jim Hall and Ray Brown as well as with Wynton and Branford Marsalis. He was a member of pianist Tommy Flanagan’s trio for 10 years. Lewis leads his own groups from duo to septet. In addition to many touring and recording credits, he has become a much-sought-after jazz educator. His lectures and workshops at elementary and high schools, music camps, universities and conservatories worldwide are as much in demand as his bandstand and studio skills. A faculty member at the Juilliard Institute for Jazz Studies, this is the eight year Lewis has taught at the Vail Jazz Workshop. |