Ramsey Lewis dies at 87 – RIP

[Swerd]

Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis died at age 87. I was in high school in 1965 when I first heard him. He certainly introduced me to jazz music. I still have the album "The In Crowd" somewhere. Time to dig it out and play it.

Ramsey Lewis, jazz pianist who revitalized genre, dies at 87 | CNN

Lewis spent nearly 60 years recording and performing original jazz music, striking gold in 1965 with the crossover hit "The 'In' Crowd." He died Monday at his home in his native Chicago, his manager confirmed.

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[lovinthehd]

Loved his music....rip and thanks!

 

[afterlife2]

In his honor...I felt his joy of playing music. Rest Ramsey.