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Ramsey Lewis, drummer Isaac “Redd” Holt and bassist Eldee Young formed the Ramsey Lewis Trio. They started as primarily a jazz unit but after their hit, “The In Crowd”, in 1965 (the single reached fifth place on the pop charts, and the album second place) the trio concentrated more and more on pop material. Young and Holt left in 1966 to form the Young-Holt Trio and were replaced by Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White. White was replaced by Maurice Jennings in 1970. In the late 1970s an additional keyboard player was frequently added to the lineup. A contemporary version of “The In Crowd” was recorded for Lewis’ 2004 album, Time Flies.

Ramsey Lewis 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. With the help of gospel favorites Smokie Norful, Darius Brooks, and Donald Lawrence, Lewis delivers an emotion-packed, soul-stirring, album. Lewis also enlisted the help of his church’s choir, pastored by his older sister, to sing on several of the album’s tracks. The J.W. James Memorial A.M.E. Church Combined Choir is breath-taking, adding so much life, freedom, and hope to “With One Voice”. The CD’s first single, “Pass Me Not” can be heard on Chicago’s WGCI 107.5.

In addition to recording and performing, he is / has been a radio host on Chicago’s Smooth Jazz station, WNUA (95.5 FM). His syndicated show Legends of Jazz, featuring classic jazz recordings from artists such as Charlie Parker and Miles Davis), can be heard in 60 cities in the United States and other countries as well. His most recent venture, the Legends of Jazz television series on PBS, was first aired in April 2006.
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  • brandonmartinez

    Their album "Sound of Christmas" is by far one of my favorite Christmas albums; would love to find others of a similar style.

    25 Nov 2012 Reply

  • Phennix

    From back in the day. I was in my teens then. Can you believe that I was listening to Ramsey Lewis then? Well I was and still am. Still sounds good. Peace

    15 Oct 2010 Reply

  • Krumbumbes

    Nice, very nice.

    20 Mar 2010 Reply

  • ManAnat

    Extasy!!!!

    11 Feb 2010 Reply

  • ScottDupreMills

    some of the best

    26 Apr 2009 Reply

  • DaJayStrimmer

    Where's the classic instrumental of 'wade...'? C'mon guyz.

    20 Nov 2008 Reply

  • hank_kingsley

    Their profile picture is a worthy candidate for Viz's 'Up the arse' corner.

    25 Sep 2007 Reply

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