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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Biographical Sketch …………………………………………………………………… 2

Scope and Content …………………………………………………………………… 3

Series Notes …………………………………………………………………………… 3

Container List …………………………………………………………………………… 5

Series I: Biographical Information …………………………………………… 5

Series II: Correspondence …………………………………………………… 5

Series III: Business Records …………………………………………………… 5

Series IV: Programs …………………………………………………………… 6

Series V: Datebooks …………………………………………………………… 6

Series VI: Publications …………………………………………………… 6

Series VII: Clippings …………………………………………………………… 7

Series VIII: Miscellaneous …………………………………………………… 7

Series IX: Honors/Plaques …………………………………………………… 7

Series X: Music Scores …………………………………………………… 9

A. Unpublished Scores …………………………………………… 9

B. Published Scores …………………………………………………… 12

Series XI: Memorabilia …………………………………………………… 14

Series XII: Photographs …………………………………………………… 15

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Mel Lewis (May 10, 1929-February 2, 1990) was born Melvin Sokoloff in Buffalo, New York, to Russian immigrant parents. His father was a drummer in the Buffalo area who inspired his son to follow in his footsteps from an early age. Still in his mid-teens, young Lewis played with nationally known musicians Harold Austin and Lenny Lewis. Early credits also include stints with Bernie Burns (1946), (1948), (1948-9), Ray Anthony (1949-50, 1953-54), and Tex Beneke (1950-53). In 1954 he joined 's band, playing alongside such musicians as , , , , and vocalist . During his three-year tenure with Kenton, Lewis also worked and recorded with the quintet and the Hampton Hawes Trio.

In 1957, Lewis settled in where he led a quintet with another ex-Kenton sideman, saxophonist . He worked with the big bands of and , recording with the latter from 1959-62. The early 1960s saw Lewis in New York with the Concert Jazz Band, in Europe with , and in Russia with . Lewis moved to New York in 1963 and formed a with trumpeter two years later. The Thad Jones-Mel Lewis performed and recorded extensively, garnering rave reviews and awards. Their performance on the album Live in Munich earned them a Grammy Award in 1979.

After twelve productive years, Jones left for Europe and Lewis assumed sole leadership of the band. With the departure of Jones, the Kansas City-born trombonist/pianist/arranger Bob assisted in the musical direction of the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra. Lewis established a residency at the prestigious that spanned over two decades, where he performed up until one month prior to his death in 1990. The orchestra continued to tour and record albums, as well as to perform every at the Village Vanguard under the moniker, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.

Lewis, best known for his small group approach to big band drumming, was one of the first drummers to vary the ride cymbal beat, giving the music a loose and swinging feel. His commanding presence never dominated the spotlight and always stressed the interplay between the band members. “How much you stick in depends on how much you can hear,” Lewis explained during a 1989 radio broadcast on the history of jazz drumming, “and if you're really hearing, you'll put in only what's necessary.” This multi-part broadcast for New York's 89.9 FM WKCR may be listened to at the Marr Sound Archives upon request.

Mel Lewis was the recipient of numerous awards, including fourteen Grammy nominations from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Lewis authored It’s Time for the Big Band Drummer (Kendor Music Co, 1978), a drumming method book, and taught workshops on jazz drumming at William Patterson State College in New Jersey.

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SCOPE AND CONTENT

The Mel Lewis Collection was donated to the Miller Nichols Library at the University of Missouri-Kansas City by Doris Sokoloff in 1996. The collection consists of material related to Lewis’ life and career and dates from the to the 1990s. Included are biographical information, correspondence, business records, programs, datebooks, publications, clippings, awards, music scores, miscellaneous ephemera and memorabilia, and photographs. Also included are sound recordings, which are housed separately in the Marr Sound Archives.

SERIES NOTES

Series I: Biographical Information This series consists of biographical material related to Lewis, including articles, obituary and funeral information. Material is located in box 1, folders 1-4.

Series II: Correspondence This series consists of business correspondence, 1961-1994, and personal correspondence, 1962- 1996. Included are letters, greeting cards, and telegrams. Material is located in box 1, folders 5- 16.

Series III: Business Records This series consists of business-related material, including contracts, financial statements, travel documents, promotional material and business cards. Material is located in box 1, folders 17-28.

Series IV: Programs This series consists of event-related material either involving or related to Lewis. Included are programs and booklets for concerts, festivals and workshops, dating 1956-1993. Material is located in box 1, folders 29-44.

Series V: Datebooks This series consists of datebooks from 1966-1989. Material is located in box 2, folders 1-2.

Series VI: Publications This series consists of publications such as bulletins and newsletters, jazz yearbooks, and several autographed publications related to Lewis. Material is located in box 2, folders 3-5.

Series VII: Clippings This series consists of news items related to Lewis. Included are newspaper and magazine articles, clippings and reviews from 1956-1992. Material is located in box 2, folders 6-12, and box 3, folders 1-7.

Series VIII: Miscellaneous This series consists of miscellaneous ephemera including illustrations, a handwritten sketch/play and a Christmas card register. Material is located in box 3, folder 8.

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Series IX: Honors/Plaques This series primarily consists of certificate and plaque awards Lewis received, but also includes honors Lewis was associated with that were received by other musicians. Material is located in box 4, folders 1-25.

Series X: Music Scores This series consists of unpublished and published music scores. Included are over 75 titles, including several composed and/or arranged by Lewis’ longtime collaborator Thad Jones. Material is located in boxes 5 and 6.

Series XI: Memorabilia This series consists of miscellaneous memorabilia including a scroll for the 1984 Hong Kong Arts Festival and drum gear owned by Lewis. Material is located in Oversized Box 2.

Series XII: Photographs This series consists of over 470 black-and-white and color images, in a variety of sizes, spanning the 1940s to the 1980s. Included are publicity and performance shots of Lewis and other musicians, including longtime collaborator Thad Jones; as well as candid photos and miscellaneous snapshots. Material is located in Photograph Boxes 1-10.

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SERIES I: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Box Folder Description 1 1 Biographical articles, discographies, Who’s Who in America Sketch, 1982-1989 2 Student papers, 1983, 1985 3 Obituaries, news articles, press release, February 1990 4 Funeral information, funeral contract, attendance registry, Memorial program, February 1990

SERIES II: CORRESPONDENCE

Box Folder Description

A. Business 1 5 1990-1994 6 1987-1989 7 1986 8 1984-1985 9 1982-1983 10 1978-1981 11 1961-1977 12 Undated

B. Personal 13 Miscellaneous cards and letters, 1962-1996 14 Get well cards, letters, artwork from school children, 1989-1990 [Two items located in oversized drawer 23] 15 Sympathy cards, letters, and telegrams, 1990 16 Miscellaneous, undated [One item located in oversized box 1]

SERIES III: BUSINESS RECORDS

Box Folder Description 1 17 Itineraries and schedules, 1962-1989, some undated 18 Contracts, American Federation of Musicians of the & Canada, 1974-1988 19 Contracts, Elvin Promotion Company, 1968 20 Contracts, Westdeutscher Rundfunk Koln, 1983-1988 21 Contracts, miscellaneous companies, 1962-1987 22 Invoices and statements, 1973-1984 23 Liner notes for Drummin Man, 1976-1987 [Liner notes for Gene Krupa located in oversized box 1]

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 5 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 1 24 Promotional materials, posters, news ads, ephemera, booklets, 1956-1993 [Large posters in oversized drawer 23] 25 Catalogs, recordings and instruments, 1954-1955. Several undated 26 College instruction, faculty handbook, William Peterson College, New Jersey, 1977-1978 27 Travels, certificate, Continental Airlines, cruise programs, Alien permit, 1953-1983 28 Business, membership, and identification cards, mostly undated

SERIES IV: PROGRAMS

Box Folder Description 1 29 Concerts, festivals, memorial concerts, 1988-1993 30 Concerts, festivals, 1988 31 Concerts, festivals, workshops, 1987 32 Concerts, festivals, 1985-1986 33 Concerts, festivals, 1984 34 Concerts, festivals, 1983 35 Concerts, festivals, 1982 36 Concerts, festivals, 1981 37 Concerts, festivals, 1980 38 Concerts, festivals, 1978-1979 39 Concerts, festivals, 1976-1977 40 Concerts, festivals, benefits, 1971-1975 41 Concerts, festivals, awards ceremony, 1960-1969 42 Concerts, festivals, 1956-1958 43 Concerts, festivals, 1956-1958 44 Concerts, festivals, undated [missing]

[Seven additional items located in oversized box 1]

SERIES V: DATEBOOKS

Box Folder Description 2 1 Datebooks, 1978-1989 2 Datebooks, 1966-1978

SERIES VI: PUBLICATIONS

Box Folder Description 2 3 Bulletins & Newsletters, 1969-1990 [Jazzette, September 1969, located in oversized box 1] 4 The Baltimore Jazz Scene, Yearbook of the Left Bank Jazz Society, 2 volumes, 1964-1975 & 1975-1976 5 Autographed Publications Cymbal Set-ups of Famous Drummers (includes Lewis)

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 6 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 2 5 It’s Time: for the big band drummer by Mel Lewis Evolving Upward by Rufus Reid Evolving Bassist by Rufus Reid

[Jazz: Pictorial Essay by K. Abe] Oversized box 1

SERIES VII: CLIPPINGS

Box Folder Description 2 6 Reviews, magazines, 1980-1992 7 Reviews, magazines, 1950-1977 8 Reviews, newspapers, 1985-1991 9 Reviews, newspapers, 1951-1984 10 Reviews, magazines and newspapers, undated 11 Miscellaneous magazine articles, 1984-1990 12 Miscellaneous magazine articles, 1979-1983 3 1 Miscellaneous magazine articles, 1970-1978 2 Miscellaneous magazine articles, 1966-1969 3 Miscellaneous magazine articles, 1950-1965 4 Miscellaneous newspaper articles, 1980-1991 5 Miscellaneous newspaper articles, 1970-1979 6 Miscellaneous newspaper articles, 1956-1969 7 Miscellaneous magazine and newspaper articles, undated

SERIES VIII: MISCELLANEOUS

Box Folder Description 3 8 Miscellaneous illustrations, handwritten sketch/play, undated Christmas card register, 1957

SERIES IX: HONORS/PLAQUES

Box Folder Description 4 1 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1990 2 International Association of Jazz Educators, 1990 3 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1989 4 National Association of Jazz Educators, 1988 5 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nominations, 1986 6 Highlights in Jazz, 1985 7 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nominations, 1981-1983

[Berkeley College of Music, 1981] Oversized box 1

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4 8 City of Buffalo, Mel Lewis Day, 1981 9 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1980 10 New York Music Week, 1980 11 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1979 12 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1979 13 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1978 14 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1977 15 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1976 16 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1975

[Annual Gene Krupa Award, 1974, 1975] Oversized box 1

17 Jazz Rapp Bulletin, 1973/Smithsonian Institution, 1973/Fred Miles Award, 1973 18 , 1973 19 North Texas State University, 1972 20 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nomination, 1969 21 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences/Grammy Nominations, 1967 Jazz at Home Club, 1967 22 Downbeat, 1966

[ Magazine, 1962, 1960, 1959, 1958] Oversized box 1

23 Bennett High School, 1944-1945 Hamlin Park School No. 74, 1942-1943 24 Gretsch “Big Man on Drums,” undated 25 “The Barry,” undated

[Harlem Preparatory School, undated] Oversized box 1

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 8 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description SERIES X: MUSIC SCORES

Box Folder Description

A. Unpublished Scores

Ambassador [Located in oversized box 1] [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 29.7 cm x 41.6 cm. 14 l, 14 pp. Full score. Arranged by Dusan Gojkovic. Annotations in ink.

5 1 Ambassador [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 33 cm. x 25.5 cm. 34 l, 34 pp. Parts. Arranged by Dusan Gojkovic. Annotations in ink and pencil. 2 Blue Boy [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.9 cm x 24.2 cm. 3 l, 3 pp. Incomplete parts. Arranged by Thad Jones 3 Close Enough for Love [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 27.9 cm. x 21.5 cm. 2 l, 2 pp. Composed by , lyrics by Paul Williams 4 Concerto for Cleavers (For the Year of the Monkey) 1968. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.1 cm. 54 l, 54 pp. Full score. Composed and arranged by Dick Hyman. Annotations in ink and pencil. Includes note from Dick Hyman to Mel Lewis 5 Counterfeit Love 1957. Ink MS. 31.7 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Music by Max Turell and lyrics by Billy Abrams 6 Dig That Rock 1957. Ink MS. 31.7 cm. x 24 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Lyrics by Billy Abrams and music by Max Turell 7 Elegy 1981. Ink MS. 33 cm. x 24.1 cm. 4 l, 4 pp. Composed by Ray Linn. Includes letter from Ray Linn 8 Flattery 1956. Ink MS. 31.7 cm. x 24.1 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Composed by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 9 For the Love of Money [n.d.]. Ink MS. 33.1 cm. x 24.1 cm. 2 l, 2pp. Arranged by Thad Jones. Annotations in Pencil 10 Frantic Francis 1956. Ink MS. 31.7 cm. x 24 cm. 1 l, 2 pp. Composed by Max Turell and G. Kleinberg 11 Funkallero [n.d.]. Ink MS. 33.1 cm. x 24.1 cm. 3 l, 3 pp. Incomplete parts. Composed by

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 9 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 5 12 Gooveyard Central 1982. Copy of MS. 34 cm. x 24.9 cm. 4 l, 4 pp. Incomplete parts. Composed by Bevan Manson 13 How Do You Know It’s Love 1956. Ink MS. 31.8 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 14 I Get a Kick [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 33 cm. x 24.1 cm. 50 l, 50 pp. Parts 15 I Had to Fight For Your Love 1956. Ink MS. 31.6 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 11 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and George Kleinberg 16 I’m a Fool To Care 1956. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 17 I’m Alone With You [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 31.2 cm. x 21.6 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Incomplete parts. Composed and arranged by Bud Estes. 18 Imagination [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 33 cm. x 24.1 cm. 34 l, 34 pp. Parts. Arranged by Stan Kenton In a Silent Way [Located in oversized box 1] [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 28 cm. x 36.8 cm. 10 l, 20 pp. Full score. [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 27.9 cm. x 21.5 cm. 47 l, 47 pp. Parts. Composed by Joe Zawinul. Arranged by Ken Schaphorst. Letter by Ken Schaphorst to Mel Lewis. 19 In the Night 1957. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Composed by Max Turell 20 Jelly Bean 1956. Ink MS. 31.6 cm. x 24 cm. 1 l, 2 pp. Composed by Max Turell 21 Keep It Cool 1956. Ink MS. 31.6 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 2 pp. Composed by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg. Marked through draft of Flattery on verso 22 Leap Year [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 21.7 cm. x 27.9 cm. 37 l, 37 pp Full. Composed by Rodolfo Akhourron. Annotations in pencil. Includes note from to Mel Lewis and Bob [Brookmeyer] 23 Living For the City [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.1 cm. 2 l, 2 pp. Incomplete parts. Arranged by Thad Jones. Annotations in pencil 24 Lookin’ In the Lookin’ Glass 1956. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.1 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 10 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 5 25 Magic of the Mirror 1956. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 26 Maybe It’s Me! 1986. Copy of MS. 42 cm. x 29.7 cm. 16 l, 16 pp. Full Score. [n.d.]. Copy of MS. 29.7 cm. x 23.7 cm. 32 l, 32 pp. Parts. Composed by Gail Thompson. Arranged by Fayyaz Virji and G. Thompson. Letter and publicity photo from Gail Thompson to Mel Lewis included. Variant spelling of Gail Thompson’s name on various parts 27 My Five Senses 1956. Ink MS. 31.7 cm. x 24.1 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 28 Out the Window [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 30.3 cm. x 24.1 cm. 6 l, 2 pp. Parts 6 1 Pavane and Stomp [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm. x 24.2 cm. 4 l, 4 pp. Incomplete parts. Composed and arranged by Lynn Welshman. Annotations in red ink and red pencil, and pencil 2 Railway Special 1979. Ink MS. 33.1 cm. x 24.2 cm. 5 l, 5 pp. Incomplete parts. Composed by Chris Hughes. Annotations in pencil 3 Rebound 1956. Ink MS. 31.6 cm. x 24.1 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Composed by Max Turell 4 Shining Like a Tear 1986. Ink MS. 30.8 cm. x 23.3 cm. 36 l, 36 pp. Parts. Composed and arranged by Erling Kroner. Includes two letters by composer and Kirsten Weinoldt to Mel Lewis 5 Sing A Song and Wear A Smile 1956. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 2 pp. Words and music by Max Turell 6 Sitting Pretty 1956. Ink MS. 31.7 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 7 Smorre Brod [n.d.]. Ink MS. 34 cm. x 26 cm. 4 l, 4 pp. Incomplete parts. Composed and arranged by E. Koivistoinen (?) Annotations in Pencil 8 St. Louis Blues [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.9 cm. x 24.2 cm. 4 l, 4 pp. Incomplete parts. Arranged by 9 Sweet & Purty [n.d.]. Ink MS. 30 cm. x 23 cm. 2 l, 2 pp. Incomplete parts. Annotations in blue pencil

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 11 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 6 10 Tempo’s Birthday [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 3 l, 3 pp. Incomplete parts. Arranged by Thad Jones. Annotations in red ink 11 There Once Was A Man 1956. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 2 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 12 This is My Life 1956. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 13 This is the End 1956. Ink MS. 31.5 cm. x 24.2 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 14 Walkin’ On Air [n.d.]. Ink MS. 30.9 cm. x 23.2 cm. 35 l, 35 pp. Parts. Composed by Joe Cea (?) 15 Windows of Your Heart 1957. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.1 cm. 1 l, 1 pp. Words and music by Max Turell and Geo. Kleinberg 16 Yesterdays [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.8 cm. x 24.2 cm. 3 l, 3 pp. Incomplete parts. Arranged by Peter Loeb

B. Published Scores

17 Ahunk Ahunk Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1974. 1 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 18 Ambiance Composed by Marion McPartland. Arranged by . New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1970. 2 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 19 Back Bone Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1965. 2 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 20 Big Dipper Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1972. 2 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 21 The Blues Ain’t Nothin’ Words and music by Claude Demetrious and Dotts Johnson. New York 22 Brian’s Song Music by Michel Legrand. New York: Colgems Music Corp., 1972. 3 pp. solo 23 Broken Hearts Words and music by Rube Richards. San Jose: Apex Music Corp., 1962-1963. 2 pp

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 12 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 6 24 Central Park North Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1972. 3 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 25 A Child is Born Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1973. 1 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 26 Don’t Ever Leave Me Composed by Thad Jones. New York: D’Accord Pub. Co., 1971. 2 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 27 Don’t Git Sassy Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1972. 3 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 28 Dreamer That I Am Words and music by Rube Richards. San Jose: Apex Music Corp., 1949-1963. 2 pp 29 The Farewell Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1975. 2 pp. 1st Trombone part only 30 Fingers Composed by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1974. 3 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 31 Hello and Goodbye Composed and arranged by Bob Brookmeyer. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1980. 8 pp. Incomplete parts 32 I Walk With the Lord Music and lyrics by E.F. Moss. San Jose: Apex Music Corp., 1966. 2 pp 33 It Only Happens Every Time Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1973. 1 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 34 Jive Time Blues Words and music by Dotts (H.M.) Johnson. New York: Top Soil Pub. Co., 1974. 4 pp. Cover inscribed by composer 35 Kill the Hard Drugs Pusher Music of Afro-American Culture. Lyrics by Dotts Johnson. New York: Top Soil Pub. Co., 1974. 3 pp. Piano or organ. Cover inscribed by DJ 36 Little Pixie II Composed and Arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1963 37 Make Believe Dreams Poem and Music by Al-Russel-Stewart and Dotts Johnson. New York: Top Soil Publishing Co., 1960. Inscribed by Dotts Johnson (DJ)

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 13 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 6 38 Meetin’ Place Composed and Arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1975 39 Mon Amour! Words and Music by Felix A. Rovin. New York: Felix A. Rovin, 1973. Inscribed by composer. 40 Morning Star Lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Music by Jimmie Rowles. Hollywood: Commander Music, [n.d.]. 3 pp. 2 copies 41 My Shattered Nerves Words and Music by Rube Richards. : Apex Music Corp., 1962 42 Que Pasa Bossa Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: D’Accord Music, Inc., 1978 43 Sabra Music by Allan Ganley. Bermuda: Pembroke Music Publications, 1967 44 61st & Rich’ It By Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1972 45 Snickerdoodle Composed and arranged by Keith Foley. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1978 46 The Summary (Part II-“”) Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1975 47 Thank You By Jerry Dodgion. Kendor Music, Inc., 1976 48 Thumbs Composed by Douglas Walter. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1979. 19 pp.: Full score. 48 pp.: Parts 49 Tip Toe Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. New York: Kendor Music, Inc., 1979. 2 pp. 2nd Trombone part only 50 Us By Thad Jones. New York: D’Accord Music, Inc., 1970, 72

SERIES XI: MEMORABILIA

[Located in oversized box 2]: Chinese cymbal Yarn-tip wooden mallet Drumsticks (Mel Lewis Personal Model, by Cappella) Drum head, signed by various musicians Scroll for the 1984 Hong Kong Arts Festival, signed and numbered

MS08-Mel Lewis Collection 14 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description SERIES XII: PHOTOGRAPHS An inventory of the photograph collection is accessible through an in-house database. Contact sheets are available for viewing to walk-in patrons or can be accessed online through the following web page: http://library.umkc.edu/archival-collections/lewis-mel. Contact Special Collections with specific questions or for more information.

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