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Born On May 3rd 1920
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Got his masters degree in music. My connection to this event is that im thinking about to get a degree in music.
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His classical training combined with his fluency in complex bop harmonies made him a successful freelancer.
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Recorded this album in the year 1949. This event shaped his belief is by the birth of his record would shape his beliefs.
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John Lewis became the musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet, also known as the MJQ. He co-founded the group with vibraphonist Milt Jackson; other members included Connie Kay on drums and Percy Heath on bass.
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Started the school of music named Lenox
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Intended the Monterery Jazz Festival
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Started College in new mexico
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They played together until 1974 and then reunited in the '80s. Their 30-year career is one of the longest running and most respected in jazz history.
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MLQ played for the first time
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MLQ Renuinted
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Dirrected the American Jazz Orchestra
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"Evolution" was a critical darling and his most well known composition, "Django," is still played by jazz musicians today started his solo act. My connection to this event was is that I had done a choir solo before.
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Death of John Lewis at age 80. My connection to John Lewis death is to the death of my father.
