John Lewis (pianist)

John Lewis
Lewis in 1977
Background information
Birth name	John Aaron Lewis
Born	(1920-05-03)May 3, 1920 La Grange, Illinois, U.S.
Died	March 29, 2001(2001-03-29) (aged 80) New York City, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician composer arranger
Instrument(s)	Piano
Years active	1940s–1990s
Formerly of	The Modern Jazz Quartet

John Aaron Lewis (May 3, 1920 – March 29, 2001) was an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger, best known as the founder and musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.