Mingo Lewis

James "Mingo" Lewis
Born(1953-12-08)December 8, 1953
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2026(2026-01-27) (aged 72)
GenresJazz, rock, fusion, electronic, salsa
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsDrums, congas, percussion, keyboards, synthesizer
LabelColumbia
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James "Mingo" Lewis (December 8, 1953 – January 27, 2026) was an American percussionist and drummer who played with Santana, Al Di Meola (he was a band member for Di Meola's first five albums), Return to Forever, and The Tubes.