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Vince Lewis
Awards
Gregory Loebach Award for excellence in Education 2010 Current nominee for the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Named as "one of the leading active Jazz Artists" in the Jazz Guitar Category by Inside Jazz Magazine each year since 2002 Featured as cover story and interview and music feature in Just Jazz Guitar Magazine Feb 2014
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Vince Lewis Trio: Better Than Ever
by Mike Neely
It is a rare pleasure to hear an obscure recording and realize you are listening to an excellent jazz musician. Such is the case with this trio recording by guitarist Vince Lewis. Track by track, on Better Than Ever, a collection mainstream jazz with a focus on standards, he demonstrates why he belongs on stage among the name jazz guitarists of our day.
Lewis' approach is not a flashy, attention-seeking style, but an art built on the solid craftsmanship of ...
read more"....a wonderful guitarist and a really great guy. He is a well kept secret. The listening public should become more familiar with Vince and his work".....Jazz Guitar Great Mundell Lowe
"....a very melodic player whose solos possess a deep sense of drive and swing...Vince is a consummate pro on the guitar..." Jazz Guitarist Steve Abshire
" truly a musician's musician..a wonderful player".....Legendary Jazz drummer Ed Shaughnessy
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
My teaching approach:I have been a Professor of Guitar and personally developed and supervised the Guitar Programs at University of Charleston, Marshall University, Palm Beach State College and Liberty University. I have also taught privately for many years, and accept all levels and styles. My professional experience is available on my website. Levels taught:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro Music Styles:Folk Guitar, Classical Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Christian/Gospel Guitar Instrument Types:Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Classical guitar, Electric bass My influences are:Wes Montgomery, Julian Bream, Charlie Byrd, Mundell Lowe, Joe Pass and most of the mainstream Jazz guitar players. The number of years I've given guitar lessons:40 Year(s)
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Music
Fresh Air
From: Vince Lewis and Barbara MartinBy Vince Lewis