Meade "Lux" Lewis, born on September 4, 1905, in Chicago, Illinois, was a paramount figure in the development of the boogie-woogie style of blues piano that gained significant popularity in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Pioneering this genre with his complex and rhythmic bass patterns, Lewis brought an energetic and driving sound that captured the essence of urban blues and the frenetic pace of city life during that era. His career was propelled to national acclaim after the success of his 1927 recording, "Honky Tonk Train Blues," which became a touchstone of boogie-woogie music and influenced a generation of pianists.

Lewis's influential style is captured in albums such as "Lux at the Piano" and "Lux's Boogie," which showcase his deft keyboard touch and mastery of the boogie-woogie form. The album "Self-Portrait" reflects the introspective and individualized aspects of his craft, while "All That Jazz, Vol. 138: Jabouti!" provides a window into his work's cultural impact. His oeuvre includes pieces with evocative titles like "Frompy Stomp" and "Deep Prisoner Of Music," reinforcing his status within the realms of boogie-woogie and blues. His contributions to the genre have been canonized in compilations such as "Giants Of Boogie Woogie" and "Spirit of Boogie Woogie," and he is remembered as a "Blues Master" in the series that includes "Blues Masters Vol. 18 (Meade Lux Lewis)." In tracks like "Basin Street Blues," Lewis also demonstrates an ability to navigate classic blues repertoire with finesse and an indelible personal flair. Meade "Lux" Lewis passed away on June 7, 1964, but his legacy endures in the pulse and exuberance of the boogie-woogie style he helped immortalize.

Genres

Boogie-woogie

Piano Blues

Latest Release

Lux at the Piano

Meade "Lux" Lewis

Album - 9 Tracks - Released May 4, 2023