Luigi Waites
American Jazz Musician
Died when: 82 years 270 days (992 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Luigi Waites (born Lewis Waites;July 10, 1927 – April 6, 2010) was a jazz drummer and vibraphonist from Omaha, Nebraska.He performed weekly gigs in the Omaha area both solo and with ensembles such as Luigi, Inc.
He served the Omaha music community for over 60 years.He toured Europe twice and performed with jazz legends such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington.
Luigi, Inc has shared the stage with Jean-Luc Ponty, James Brown and Dizzy Gillespie.
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