Herbie Lewis

Herbie Lewis towers among the top bassists from the hard bop period, adding to seminal periods headlined by McCoy Tyner, Les McCann, and Jackie McLean. Blessed Feb 17, 1941, in Pasadena, CA, Lewis was raised alongside potential jazz icon Bobby Hutcherson, and regarding to star he was in charge of persuading Hutcherson to first adopt his brand vibes. A prodigious skill with a wealthy, buoyant audio, Lewis had not been yet 17 years of age when he produced his documented debut on Harold Land’s 1958 program Grooveyard. The acclaimed follow-up, The Fox, additional solidified his developing popularity, and he spent the first ’60s touring and documenting with McCann, additionally guesting with Shirley Scott as well as the Artwork Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet. With 1962’s landmark McLean time Let Freedom Band, Lewis became a member of the Blue Take note Records steady, and in the 10 years to check out there he cut some traditional recordings, including Stanley Turrentine’s soul-jazz jewel THAT IS WHERE It’s At, Dodo Greene’s My Hour of Require, and Sam Streams’ New Conception — he also reunited with Hutcherson for periods including Stick-Up! and today! From 1967 to 1970 Lewis documented and toured with Tyner, collaborating on celebrated pieces including Tender Occasions and Period for Tyner. In the 10 years to check out, he also trim periods with Archie Shepp, Chico Freeman, and Gary Bartz. In 1977 Lewis founded the Jazz Research Program at the brand new University of California in SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, and offered as an educator for 25 % hundred years. After retiring from academia in 2002, he wedded and resolved in Minneapolis. After a struggle with cancer, Lewis passed away Might 18, 2007.