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Vince Lewis
Experienced Mainstream Performer
About Me
Vince Lewis is a veteran jazz performer, composer and recording artist. Since actively pursuing a solo career he has achieved national acclaim and airplay, as well as outstanding critical reviews in every major jazz publication. Vince has been a Heritage Guitar, Inc. performing artist since 1991 and has recorded for Noteworthy Jazz, Redstone Jazz and Jim Martin Productions. He has been a headliner with Dave Brubeck, B.B King, Ellis Marsalis, Lou Rawls, John Pizzarelli and Melissa Manchester. In 2012 Vince was recognized in the Jazz Guitar category as one of the “Leading Active Jazz Artists” by Jazz Inside Magazine. Mike Neely of All About Jazz says “Vince Lewis belongs on stage among the name jazz guitarists of our day.”
My ArticlesMy Jazz Story
I love jazz because of the creativity and thoughtfulness of the genre. I was first exposed to jazz in my early teens. I met Dave Brubeck, Mundekll Lowe, Herb Ellis, Charlie and Joe Byrd. The first jazz record I bought was Wes Montgomery "So Much Guitar" My advice to new listeners..explore as many artists as you can.