Name: Hot Dawgit - The Anthology: The Columbia Years
Brand: Ramsey Lewis

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SMCR5143D

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Release date

2023-06-02

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929084339

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Ramsey Lewis

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Funk / Soul

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Cherry Red

Ramsey Lewis was an American jazz pianist and keyboardist. He was born on May 27, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on September 12, 2022 in the same city. Known for his incredible talent and contribution to the jazz genre, Ramsey Lewis left a lasting impact on the music industry. His unique style and innovative approach to playing the piano made him a beloved figure among jazz enthusiasts worldwide.
Throughout his career, Ramsey Lewis released numerous albums that showcased his exceptional skills as a musician. His ability to blend various musical influences resulted in captivating compositions that resonated with audiences of all backgrounds. With each performance, he effortlessly transported listeners into a world of rhythm and melody.
Not only did Ramsey Lewis leave behind an impressive discography, but he also received critical acclaim for his work. He earned several Grammy Awards throughout his lifetime and was recognized as one of the most influential figures in jazz music. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring musicians and will forever be cherished by fans around the globe.

Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

The Chicago-born octogenarian began his journey as a recording artist at Chess Records in 1966, achieving chart success with his soulful covers of such tracks as The In Crowd', 'Wade In The Water' and 'Hang On Sloopy'.   In 1972, Ramsey - initially with his famed trio (whose ranks had included a young Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire as drummer) -  began recording a series of critically-acclaimed albums for Columbia including 'Upendo Ni Pamoja, 'Funky Serenity' and  'Solar Wind'. In 1974, teaming up with White - whose EW&F group was in its ascendancy - Ramsey scored his biggest across-the-board hit with the nowtimeless classic 'Sun Goddess' (the full eight-minuteplus version of which is included here).    This stellar anthology, compiled by SoulMusic Records' David Nathan with superb notes by renowned UK writer Charles Waring including extensive quotes from Ramsey himself, with top grade remastering by Nick Robbins, features production work from a range of producers including Ramsey, Larry Dunn, Tom Tom Washington and Bert DeCoteaux. Also included are three tracks from Ramsey's initial 1984 pairing with song stylist supreme Nancy Wilson as well as full length versions of some of Ramsey's charted hits including 'Kufanya Mapenzi' and 'Brazilica'.

Hot Dawgit - The Anthology: The Columbia Years

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