Mingo Lewis
Mingo Lewis | |
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| Birth name | James Mingo Lewis |
| Born | December 1940 (age 83) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | jazz |
| Occupation(s) | musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | drums, percussion |
| Labels | Columbia |
James Mingo Lewis (born December 1940)[1] is an American jazz percussionist who played with Carlos Santana's band and as a sideman for Al Di Meola. Aside from his extensive work as a session musician—Paiste states Mingo "has recorded over 100 records"—,[2] the percussionist also released a solo album, Flight Never Ending (Columbia, 1976).[3]
Instruments played
Lewis plays congas, bongos, timbales, vibraslap, drums, bells, güiro, gong, Syndrum, bata, tambourine, cowbell and assorted percussion. He is also capable of playing keyboards.[4]
Selected discography
- Caravanserai (1972)
- Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles! Live! (1972)
- Love Devotion Surrender (1973)
- Turnstiles (1976)
- Land of the Midnight Sun (1976)
- Elegant Gypsy (1977)
- What Do You Want from Live (1978)
- Casino (1978)
- Splendido Hotel (1980)
- Electric Rendezvous (1982)
References
- ^ "Candyss-Meier: information about James Mingo Lewis". Genealogy.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ "Paiste artists: Mingo Lewis". Paiste. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ "Mingo Lewis – Flight Never Ending". Discogs. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mingo-lewis-mn0000896779/credits
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