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Ramsey Lewis
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Pianists · 1935–2022

Ramsey Lewis

American jazz composer (1935–2022)

Born
27 May 1935
Chicago
Died
12 September 2022
Chicago
Country
United States
Active
1956–2022
Record labels
Cadet Records, Argo Records
Discography
52 albums

Biography

Ramsey Lewis was a jazz musician who played piano. Ramsey Lewis was born on 27 May 1935 in Chicago and died on 12 September 2022 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and pop music. Record labels: Cadet Records and Argo Records. The discography here lists 52 albums, from “Country Meets The Blues” (1962) to “The Beatles Songbook” (2022). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. (May 27, 1935 – September 12, 2022) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and radio personality. Lewis recorded over 80 albums and received five gold records and three Grammy Awards in his career. His album The In Crowd earned Lewis critical praise and the 1965 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance. His best known singles include "The 'In' Crowd", "Wade in the Water", and "Sun Goddess". Until 2009, he was the host of the Ramsey Lewis Morning Show on the Chicago radio station WNUA. Lewis was also active in musical education in Chicago. He founded the Ramsey Lewis Foundation, established Ravinia's Jazz Mentor Program, and served on the board of trustees for the Merit School of Music and The Chicago High School for the Arts.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Country Meets The Blues 1962
Goin' Latin 1966
The Movie Album 1966
Wade in the Water 1966
Dancing in the Street 1967
Up Pops 1967
Maiden Voyage 1968
Mother Nature's Son 1968
Another Voyage 1969
The Piano Player 1970
Them Changes 1970
Back to the Roots 1971
The Groover 1972
Funky Serenity 1973
Golden Hits 1973
Solar Wind 1974
Sun Goddess 1974
"Live" In Tokyo 1975 · Live
Don't It Feel Good 1975
Salongo 1976
Solid Ivory: His Greatest Hits 1976
Love Notes 1977
Tequila Mockingbird 1977
Legacy 1978
Ramsey 1979
Routes 1980
Three Piece Suite 1981
Chance Encounter 1982
Live at the Savoy 1982 · Live
Les Fleurs 1983
The Two of Us 1984
Fantasy 1985
Keys to the City 1987
Classic Encounter 1988
Urban Renewal 1989
We Meet Again 1989
Ivory Pyramid 1992
Sky Islands 1993
Between the Keys 1996
Dance of the Soul 1998
Hang On Ramsey / Wade in the Water 2002
Meant to Be 2002
Simple Pleasures 2003
With One Voice 2005
Songs From the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey 2009
Taking Another Look 2011
Wrappin’ It Up 2017
Heartstrings 2018
The in Crowd - Remastered 2018
VII 2019
Stretching Out 2021
The Beatles Songbook 2022

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ramsey Lewis play?

Ramsey Lewis is known for playing piano.

When and where was Ramsey Lewis born?

Ramsey Lewis was born 27 May 1935 in Chicago.

What are Ramsey Lewis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Country Meets The Blues (1962), Goin' Latin (1966), The Movie Album (1966), Wade in the Water (1966) and Dancing in the Street (1967).

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