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Meade "Lux" Lewis (1905-1964) was an American pianist and composer, known for his contributions to the development of boogie-woogie music. 

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he began playing piano at an early age and was influenced by the blues and jazz music that was popular in the city.  He became a professional musician in the 1920s and quickly gained a reputation for his lively and energetic piano playing. 

Lewis was a member of …

Altered chords are chords that are modified or "altered" from their basic major or minor triad or seventh chord structure by changing one or more of their notes. 

The alterations usually involve raising or lowering the fifth, ninth, or eleventh notes of the chord, and are used to create a more dissonant, tense, or colorful sound. 

In jazz and other styles of modern music, altered chords are often used to create tension …