Lyle mays biography

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    Lyle Mays

    American jazz musician (1953–2020)

    For Lyle Mays' 1986 solo album, see Lyle Mays (album).

    Lyle Mays

    Mays with the Pat Metheny Group in 2010.

    Birth nameLyle David Mays
    Born(1953-11-27)November 27, 1953
    Wausaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
    DiedFebruary 10, 2020(2020-02-10) (aged 66)
    Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    GenresJazz, Contemporary jazz
    OccupationMusician
    Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards
    Years active1975–2020
    LabelsECM, Geffen, Warner Bros.
    Websitelylemays.com

    Musical artist

    Lyle David Mays (November 27, 1953 – February 10, 2020)[1] was an American jazz pianist, composer, and member of the Pat Metheny Group.[2][3] Metheny and Mays composed and arranged nearly all of the group's music, for which Mays won eleven Grammy Awards.[4]

    Biography

    While growing up in rural Wisconsin, Mays had a lot of curiosity but had to learn many things all by himself due to a lack of availab