Ramsey Lewis's Finest Hour

Performer: Ramsey Lewis
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Personnel includes: Ramsey Lewis (piano); Richard Evans (conductor); Eldee Young, Cleveland Eaton (bass); Redd Holt, Maurice White (drums). Producers include: Esmond Edwards, Jack Tracy. Compilation producer: Bryan Koniarz. Recorded between 1956 and 1967. Includes liner notes by Bill Dahl. Digitally remastered by Kevin Reeves (Universal Mastering Studios-East). This is part of Verve's Finest Hour series. An in-depth 18-track overview of the career of soul-jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, demonstrating his range from hard bop stylist to his later easy listening jazz interpretations. Part of the Verve Finest Hour series, this well-presented album is a fine introduction to the artist at an affordable price. ~ Zac Johnson

Pianist Ramsey Lewis first gained fame via his trio's 1965 recording THE IN CROWD. The group covered jazz standards and modern pop tunes with equal interest, and in the '70s, Ramsey struck further gold with his electric piano work in the jazz-funk realm. Later years found him an ambassador of jazz, hosting both a weekly TV program on BET and a syndicated radio series.

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