Artist Bio:
Ramsey Lewis is an American jazz pianist and composer born on May 27, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. He first gained fame in the late 1950s as the leader of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, a highly successful jazz group known for their innovative interpretations of popular songs. The trio's biggest hit came in 1965 with the instrumental single "The 'In' Crowd," which reached the top five on the pop charts.
Over the course of his career, Ramsey Lewis has released over 80 albums and has won three Grammy Awards for his jazz and crossover recordings. He is known for his versatile playing style that blends traditional jazz with elements of R&B, funk, and soul music. Lewis continues to perform and record music to this day, maintaining a strong presence in the jazz world as a respected and influential artist.
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