George Lewis (clarinetist)
George Lewis (born Joseph Louis Francois Zenon; July 13, 1900 – December 31, 1968) was an American jazz clarinetist who achieved his highest profile in the later decades of his life.
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Photograph by Stanley Kubrick published in Look magazine on June 6, 1950 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Louis Francois Zenon |
| Born | July 13, 1900 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | December 31, 1968 (aged 68) New Orleans |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Clarinet |
| Years active | 1917–68 |
| Labels | American Music, Decca, Victor, GHB |
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