Old Events

All EddieLewis.com events listed on the main index page of this site are archived here. The reason for the archive is to give visitors like you an opportunity to see what Eddie has done in the past. We invite you to browse the events listed below or click on previous years' archives to go even deeper into the past.

Previous Years' Events
2008 Event Archive

2009 Old Events

Quarterly Challenge 9.14.9 to 9.26.9

The Breath Stretcher

This is the first of our quarterly challenge. You should have received information about the challenge with your progress report. Please click HERE for more information.

Summer Jazz Improv Camp
13 - 17 Jul 2009
The jazz camp was a big success last year and we are looking forward to another exciting week of jazz fun.

San Antonio Gig
23 May 2009
Eddie is playing at a restaurant in San Antonio, celebrating the birthday of David Caceres' mother. If you would like to take a lesson with Eddie while he's in town, please feel free to contact him.

Jack Melik Dance Orchestra
16 May 2009
Eddie Lewis has been invited to perform with this regional band at the SPJST hall. We believe the performance is open to the public.

Mike Check
17 May 2009
The Joel Fulgham big band is going to be performing at a special fund raising benefit for Mike Nase. As of now, it looks like Eddie Lewis will be playing mostly lead parts. The band is a who's who of Houston jazz players and includes Dennis Dotson, David Caceres, Kelly Dean, Martin Langford, Johnny Gonzales, Woody Witt, Ed Lowe, Thomas Hulten, Reggie Goebel, Jose Miguel Yamal, Chris Cortez, Anthony Sapp and of course, Joel Fulgham. For information about other groups performing at this event, please click HERE.

The Happenings
1 May 2009
Eddie Lewis is excited about his invitation to perform with this band. The gig is a private function but we wanted to let the visitors of this website know about it.

Conroe Symphony Gala
2 May 2009
Mr. Lewis has been invited to play the jazz chair in a big band that was assembled by the Conroe Symphony Orchestra.

Jazz In The Morning
St Stephen Presbyterian Church
3 May 2009
Eddie Lewis is joining up with Jazz In The Morning once again to provide jazzed up versions of traditional hymns. The service begins at 10:30.

Blue Gnus
17 April 2009
The Blue Gnus are performing their annual NFL Hall of Fame golf tournament at Oakhurst. This Young Audiences ensemble has been performing at this function for several years running.

Dondino in Houston
18 April 2009
Newly relocated to Houston, Dondino is presenting his talents at a benefit for one of the Friendswood schools. The event is being held at the South Shore Harbor resort hotel. We consider it an honor to be contracting the backup band.

Consort Immanuel Brass Quintet
Easter Sunday Performance
12 Apr 2009
11:00 AM
Consort Immanuel will be performing the traditional service at Spring Cyprus Presbyterian Church. More information to be announced as the date comes closer.  

Houston Grand Opera Ball
4 Apr 2009
Time TBA
Eddie has been invited to join Bryan Anthony (of the Glenn Miller Orchestra) to provide big band entertainment for the Houston Grand Opera Ball.

"El Swing" at Smitty's

25 March 2009
8 - 12
Eddie Lewis has been asked to sub for Tito Hernandez at their weekly jam session at Smitty's. This is a last minute engagement so we will be sending some emails out to let everyone know.

Fredricksburg Gig
28 March 2009
The David Caceres band is performing a gig in Fredricksburg. If you live in or around Fredricksburg and would like to try to schedule a lesson with Mr. Lewis, please feel free to contact him HERE.

Houston Symphony Ball
27 Feb 2009
7:00 PM
Eddie Lewis is performing with the Richard Brown Orchestra at this annual event. If you are a guest or a symphony member, please feel free to stop by and say hello.

Texas Music Festival Jazz Project

20 Feb 2009
7:30 PM
Eddie Lewis will be joining this band for their annual performance at the Moores School Jazz Festival. The band features Houston's finest professional jazz players and this is an event you won't want to miss.

Saxophones
- David Caceres
- Kelly Dean
- Woody Witt
- Warren Sneed
- Aaron Lington

Trumpets
- Eddie Lewis
- Dennis Dotson
- Danny Wilson
- Mike Harris
- Steve Brown

Trombones
- Thomas Hulten
- Armin Marmolejo
- Ed Lowe
- Ryan Gabbart
- Rick Reeves

Rhythm Section
- Matt Lemmler
- Paul Chester
- David Klingensmith
- Joel Fulgham

Raised Hands, Loud Voices
8 Feb 2009
3:00 PM
This is a free concert featuring Consort Immanuel's brass quintet. More information to come

Christian Jazz & Java

30 Jan 2009
7:00 PM
Jazz music in a Christian environment. Join Southbelt musicians, Joe Medina on bass, Kevin Erickson on drums and Eddie Lewis on trumpet in an evening of jazz and coffee. This is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to experience jazz in a family setting. More information to come.

Trumpets of Jubilee

11 Jan 2009
3:00 PM
An exciting concert of trumpet music featuring twenty-two adult and student trumpet players. The program includes works by Samuel Scheidt, Albert Ellmenriech, Vassily Brandt, Tielmann Susato, Alexander Gretchaninoff, Brian Isreal, Benjamin Britten, and George Frederick McKay. The ensemble will also perform several original works by Eddie Lewis, including Herald to the Glory, Easy Christian Suite, On His Word, Wholey Wholey Wholey, Spider Fanfare #2, Chromatic March and his very difficult trumpet octet titled The Lotus Eater. Please visit  ConsortImmanuel.org for more information.