At the time Lewis began his professional career , Seattle still had two musician 's union locals , AFM No. 76 for whites and AFM No. 493 for blacks .
Lewis 's broad popularity played a significant role in the desegregation of the Seattle music scene .
At the time Lewis began Lewis ' professional career Seattle Seattle still had two musician 's union locals , AFM No. 76 for whites and AFM No. 493 for blacks .
Lewis 's broad popularity played a significant role in the desegregation of the Seattle music scene .