The organ and
Leroy Lewis are synonymous. Persons fortunate enough to have
heard this fine young musician perform, know. It just goes without
saying.
Panama City, Surf City, Trenton, Cape
Canaveral, New York City, Philadelphia, Miami or regardless of where
Leroy Lewis may be performing, or what type of organ he may be
playing, his great talent and ability make an unforgettable impression
on all.
One of the most distinctive features of
Lewis' performance is that he rarely plays a selection the same way
twice. Versatility, variety and an uncanny feeling for all types
of music and people, coupled with showmanship, are evident with this
artist.
Continually introducing something new and
different, whether it be a new arrangement or an addition to the instrument
being played, he is spectacular in every sense of the word.
In this album, Lewis plays the Mighty
Wurlitzer and the selections that he has chosen are a few of the
popular numbers that are continually requested in the Republic of
Panama. The Mighty Wurlitzer used for this album is a large
residence installation and was selected with this recording in mind.
Anona H. Kirkland
The Mighty Wurlitzer that is mentioned
on the album jacket is the famous Wurlitzer that we all listened to in
the Hotel Panama. I am very happy to have this album that my Dad
purchased a long time ago. I had many a wonderful night sitting
and listening to Leroy at the Hotel Panama. We all use to end
up there after High School Proms or a Saturday night out on the town.
Those of you that attended the Panama
Canal Society Annual Reunion in the '90s could still hear the music of
Leroy Lewis at the PanaZonian dance held on Friday night. Leroy
on his Hammond B3 Organ and his group played to the crowd's
enjoyment. The 1999 Reunion was the last that Leroy Lewis
played at. He was ill at this time and just couldn't make it to
the 2000 Reunion in Tampa.
The November 1, 2000 issue of the Orlando Sentinel's obituary section featured
an article about the death to cancer of a 65 year old master organist named Leroy Norman Lewis.
Thanks Leroy for those many many years
of wonderful music you provided to all of us Zonians.
May you rest in peace and God Bless.
| Leroy Lewis and his
Hammond B3 Organ at the 1997 Panama Canal Society Reunion
PanaZonian Dance. |
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