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Ramsey Lewis

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American jazz composer (1935-2022)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1935 to 2022 · aged 87
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Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. 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.

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Lewis performing at JazzFe 2006Lewis performing at JazzFe 2006Lewis performing live in the KPLU studio in October 2009Lewis performing live in the KPLU studio in October 2009

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NEA Jazz Masters

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Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. 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.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1935 to 2022 · aged 87
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