Gene

Bio:

Gene Lewin appears on 33 CDs, with several more soon to be released. His eclectic discography ranges from the modern jazz of Fundementia (a group he co-led with saxophonist / composer Andy Parsons) to the electric-violin pop of GrooveLily. Several straight-ahead jazz projects and singer-songwriter efforts round out the list.

Gene's drumming style combines influences from Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, Joey Baron, Russ Kunkel, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Stevie Wonder, among many others. Although his career involves many varied genres of music, there are several common threads throughout. First, a desire to support and complement the music and still be an active participant and instigator. Second, an ability to blur the lines between these genres by frequently referring to one from the other. Finally, a desire to infuse all of the music he plays with joy.

His most active project is GrooveLily, a pop band that features electric violin, keyboards, and drums. GrooveLily tours extensively throughout the United States and Canada, and features Gene as composer and singer as well. Their acclaimed concert-musical "Striking 12" (directed by Ted Sperling and written by bandmates Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda, along with Tony Award winner Rachel Sheinkin) has opened the band's eyes to the world of theater, which suits them very well. In 2006, the band had a very successful run of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" directed by Tina Landau, in which they composed and performed all the music, and also acted as three of the "rude mechanicals" in the play. Additional hybrid concert/musical pieces include "Sleeping Beauty Wakes" and "Wheelhouse."

Gene is also active in New York City's jazz scene, performing and recording with many well-respected singers and instrumentalists. He has appeared on CDs with bassists John Patitucci and Scott Colley, guitarist Ben Monder, jazz legend tenor saxophonist George Coleman, bassist/vocalist Jay Leonhart, and many others. He tours regularly with singer Audra McDonald, performing in concert halls throughout the U.S., playing in both small band and full orchestra settings. Further touring includes several trips thoughout the US, Canada, and Europe with jazz guitarist Rudy Linka.

Originally an engineering major at Princeton University, Gene soon changed paths and returned to school to receive a master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music in 1991.

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Gene Lewin - Discography
Year	Artist	Album Info
2009	GrooveLily	"Sleeping Beauty Wakes" on PS Classics Records
2008	Marc McDonald	"It Doesn't End Here"
2007	Various Artists	"Carols For A Cure 2007" on Rock-It Science Records
2007	GrooveLily	"A Little Midsummer Night's Music" on PS Classics Records
2006	Scot Albertson	"Fate Just Won't Wait"
2006	Jenny Giering	"Look For Me"
2006	Nancy Anderson	"Ten Cents a Dance"
2006	Various Artists	"Hooked on Numbers"
2005	Various Artists	"Carols For A Cure" on Rock-It Science Records
2005	Various Artists	"Broadway Unplugged" recorded live at Town Hall in New York City
2005	Various Artists	"Remembering Rachel -- Songs of Rachel Bissex"
2005	Paul and Storm	"Opening Band"
2005	Carla Ann Harris	"Joy Is Waiting"
2004	GrooveLily	"Striking 12: The New GrooveLily Musical" on PS Classics Records
2003	Malcolm Griffith	"Come Love With Me"
2003	GrooveLily	"Are we there yet?" mixed by Ben Wisch, produced by Chris Tarrow and Brendan Milburn
2003	Parsons Lewin Monder Patitucci	"Flip!" on Sons of Sound, with Andy Parsons, Ben Monder and John Patitucci
2002	Dan Pelletier	"Wild Heart Rodeo" on Hudson Valley Records
2002	Buddy Scott Trio	"Pretty Flowers" on Gridley Records
2002	GrooveLily	"Just The Three Of Us" - Recorded Live
2001	Laurie Krauz	"Catch Me If You Can" featuring George Coleman on tenor saxophone
2001	Stephanie Pope	"Now's The Time To Fall In Love"
2001	Bill Bartosik & Mike Ryle	"Head to Head"
2001	Various Artists	"Our Heart Sings" produced by Daryl Kojak. Proceeds benefit The Genesius Guild
2000	GrooveLily	"Little Light" - produced by Alain Mallet, mixed by Michael Brauer
2000	Fundementia	"A Whole Nother Story" on Sons of Sound
1998	GrooveLily	"Brendan and the Extenuating Circumstances"
1998	Fundementia	"Fundementia" now distributed by Sons of Sound
1998	Joe Traina	"Only In New York"
1997	Marieann Meringolo	"Hold Me Close" featuring Jay Leonhart on bass
1996	Joe Traina	"Friday Evenings at Sardi's"
1994	Brass Arts Collective	"Skating On The Highway"
1994	Acoustic Blue	"Gold Rush Ghosts"

Member Since:

May 23, 2006

Influences:

Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, Joey Baron, Russ Kunkel, Vinnie Colaiuta, Stevie Wonder, Steve Gadd, Philly Joe Jones, Matt Chamberlain, Carlos Vega, Billy Hart, Omar Hakim and, of course, Monty Python, Lenny Bruce and "The Odd Couple."