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Andre Chez Lewis

Part-Time Faculty

Email
lewia485@newschool.edu

Office Location
I - 55 West 13th Street

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Andre Chez Lewis

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Andre Chez Lewis, is a Grammy Award winning pianist, music director, arranger, orchestrator and music instructor. 

Currently serving as the music director and pianist for the legendary Dionne Warwick. Chez is also a protege of the renowned pianist, the late Dr. Barry Harris.

Chez has worked with several Broadway productions, off-Broadway productions, and was the keyboardist / organist for the Grammy Award winning Brooklyn Tabernacle for 17 years. He has been cast as a pianist in major films and television shows including Bob Dylan’s pianist, Paul Griffin in the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown", and as a jazz pianist in the television series "Godfather of Harlem." Chez has partnered with the piano company, C. Bechstein. 

More informaion can be found on his website: andrechezlewis.com

Degrees Held

Chez holds a BFA in Jazz and Contemporary Music, from The New School's College of Performing Arts.

Portfolio

Current Courses

Future Courses

  • Lessons 2000/3000: 12
    JLES 3012 - Spring 2027
  • Jazz Ensemble
    RAPR 0602 - Spring 2027

Past Courses

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