Malaysian jazz legend Lewis Pragasam passes away at 66


A filepic of Lewis Pragasam during a jazz fusion showcase in Kuala Lumpur in 1986. Photo: The Star/Filepic

Lewis Pragasam, a longtime Malaysian jazz drummer whose powerful performances, deep knowledge of percussion, music history and inspiring educator spirit, made him an institution in his own right, has died. He was 66.

According to Lewis Pragasam Official Fanpage, he died from a heart attack at a private hospital in Petaling Jaya, at 3am Monday (Dec 18).

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