We Remember Ramsey Lewis. ‘Gentleman Ramsey’

This day (September 12, 2022), in Chicago, Illinois, died Ramsey Lewis, an American jazz composer and pianist.

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We Remember Ramsey Lewis. ‘Gentleman Ramsey’

Tracklist :

1 . The In Crowd (2017)

2 . Jazz Series (2016)

3 . Brazilica (2013)

4 . Auld Lang Syne (2011)

5 . Documentary (2009)

6 . Living For The City

7 . In Crowd (1990)

8 . & Billy Taylor – Have Got Some Serious Rhythm

9 . You Are The Reason (1980)

10 . Ramsey Lewis Trio – Hang On Sloopy (1967)


Tracklist :

Uhuru . Wade In The Water . Do What You Wanna . Sun Goddess . Spring High . Winter Wonderland . The In Crowd . Julia . Summer Samba . Hey Mrs. Jones .

MORE VIDEOS

[2014] Ramsey Lewis performs with Joshua Ramos (b), Charles Heath (d) and Henry Johnson (g, voc) at New Morning in Paris >> 90 MINUTES on RVM >>

[1982] you do not want to miss DeBarge, Champaign, Ramsey Lewis, the dancers and more at Soul Train on a TV station near you >> 58 MINUTES on RVM >>

[2010] pianist Ramsey Lewis & his Electric Band – that is Henry Johnson (g, voc), Tim Gant (kb), Joshua Ramos (b) and Charles Heath (d) – play at XI Festival de Jazz de San Javier in Murcia, Spai >> 79 MINUTES on RVM >>

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Wikipedia : This day (May 27, 1935), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Ramsey Lewis, an American jazz composer and pianist.

Ramsey Lewis : Ramsey has been an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for over 50 years, with an unforgettable sound and outgoing personality that has allowed him to cross over to the pop and R&B charts. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, with bassist Eldee Young and percussionist Redd Holt, became a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene, releasing their debut album, Ramsey Lewis & His Gentlemen of Jazz, back in 1956.

@allmusic : Pianist and composer he has been a major figure in contemporary jazz since the late 1950s, playing music with a warm, open personality that’s allowed him to cross over to the pop and R&B charts.

@last.fm : He has received seven gold records and three Grammy Awards so far in his career. His recent “With One Voice” release pays homage to his gospel roots all while maintaining his classic style.

@Discogs :

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