John Lewis on the drums performing with J.R. Montrose.

John Lewis on the drums performing with J.R. Montrose.

Johnny Griffin, Tony Scott and Dexter Gordon

Johnny Griffin, Tony Scott and Dexter Gordon

Thelma Lewis, of The International Sweethearts of Rhythm (first integrated all women's band in the United States)

Thelma Lewis, of The International Sweethearts of Rhythm (first integrated all women's band in the United States)

Philly Joe Jones, Bill Cosby, John Lewisin Syncopation Jazz Club, N.Y.C.

Philly Joe Jones, Bill Cosby, John Lewisin Syncopation Jazz Club, N.Y.C.

JohnLewis, MaxRoach in Syncopation

John Lewis and Max Roach in Syncopation

Javon, Louis, Jimmy Cobb, John Lewis

Javon Jackson, Louis Hayes, Jimmy Cobb, John Lewis

Lee Morgan, Louis Hayes, Bobby Timmins

Lee Morgan, Louis Hayes, Bobby Timmins