Lewis Worrell (born November 7, 1934[1]) is a jazz double bassist best known for his work during the 1960s with Albert Ayler, the New York Art Quartet, Roswell Rudd, and Archie Shepp.
Worrell was born in Charlotte, North Carolina,[1] and began playing the tuba at age 11, switching to double bass six years later.
[2] In 1953 he graduated from Second Ward High School in Brooklyn (Charlotte, North Carolina), after which he served in the United States Military in France.
[4] In 1964, Worrell joined the New York Art Quartet, replacing Don Moore,[2][5] and participated in the recording of their first, self-titled album.
[2] With Albert Ayler With Hank Crawford With Robin Kenyatta With Sunny Murray With the New York Art Quartet With Sam Rivers With Roswell Rudd With Archie Shepp