Its earliest beginnings were in Arthur Lewis’s basement at the Mineola residence he lived in with his wife and children before moving to Dix Hills after Brian’s birth. “I started helping him repair [musical] instruments. 2 (Original Soundtrack from the ITV Series), Inspector Morse, Vol. One day in 1990, a friend of his father who taught music at Chaminade High School, called Brian to ask if he was interested in teaching trumpet part-time to replace a staff member who had suffered a stroke. 8 SECOND RIDE. Jimmy Lewis. Brian moved the business to its present location on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. “Back in the old days, people did business with my father and me because they liked us,” adding that the personal service they offered inspired loyalty. Monday - Friday “In this family, you have to do something musical,” their father said, smiling. CONTACT BAND. III (Music From the ITV Series). He founded Arthur M. Lewis Band Instruments in Mineola in 1950. Power mixer, 2 speakers,Cords, and one microphone. More. TOUR DATES.

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Her younger sister, Deanna, sings alto and now teaches English @ ST. ANTHONY'S H.S.

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The Official Website. I like to be involved in every facet of the music business,” Lewis said.

The Department of Music at Lewis University sponsors several vocal and instrumental ensembles that are open to students in all majors. The store is now run by Arthur's son, Brian Lewis! (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture), Inspector Morse, Vol. “The generation that appreciated big band music and jazz is dissipating,” Lewis said. Brian was studying for a bachelors degree in music education at Queens College when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease in 1986.

“I like to do it. Downtown Country - Jimmy Lewis . Downtown Country. Brian remembers his father regularly blaring classic big band music every Sunday in their Dix Hills home—music that he and his brother Michael absorbed.

Occasionally, the two brothers play jobs together, as they did in an orchestra backing actor Robert Davi, in a performance of Sinatra tunes at Eisenhower Park recently. Barrington Pheloung & The London Metropolitan Orchestra, The Essential Inspector Morse Collection (Original Soundtrack from the ITV Series), The Magic of Inspector Morse (Original Soundtrack), Inspector Morse, Vol. About Lewis Music. Brian’s older brother, Michael, who has played with the Buddy Rich Big Band, still tours professionally. Whether you are contemplating a career in music or just looking for an outlet for your musical talents, we have abundant opportunities for you here. “I do love teaching and I could have done that,” Lewis said during a conversation in his store this week. His mother was also ill and he started helping his father in the music business he had opened in the early 1950s. The group also covers tunes of contemporary swing bands, including Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, The Brian Setzer Orchestra and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Returning from U.S. Navy service during World War II in the south Pacific, Arthur learned to repair musical instruments at the C.G. After serving his country in the United States Navy, dedicated musician Arthus Lewis learned the art of brass and woodwind repair at the C.G.

He opened a storefront on Willis Avenue, eventually moving to Mineola Boulevard. After serving his country in the United States Navy, dedicated musician Arthus Lewis learned the art of brass and woodwind repair at the C.G. VIDEOS. Having acquired the family business in 1989, Brian modernized the the store while still providing Lewis Music's personal, courteous, prompt service.

The business isn’t the only legacy that his father gave him. MERCHANDISE CDS 2. He and his wife are currently planning a tribute band to play the music of Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine, music they’ve been playing at weddings for years.