Ramsey Lewis

Ramsey Lewis
Born: May 27, 1935 in Chicago, IL
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Jazz-Pop, Soul-Jazz, Crossover Jazz
Biography: Ramsey Lewis has long straddled the boundary between bop-oriented jazz and pop music. Most of his recordings (particularly by the mid-'60s) were very accessible and attracted a large non-jazz audience. In 1956, he formed a trio with bassist Eldee Young and drummer Red Holt. From the start (1958), their ...Read full biography
Wade in the Water [Jazz Time]
Released: 1993
Label: Jazz Time
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With One Voice
Released: 2005
Label: EMI
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Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis returns to his gospel roots on With One Voice. Featuring the Sanctuary Choir of J.W. James Memorial A.M.E. Church, where Lewis' sister is Reverend, the album finds the pianist ...Read full review
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