Ramsey Lewis

Ramsey Lewis

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1935-05-27
Deathday: 2022-09-12 (87 years old)

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Biography

Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. (May 27, 1935 – September 12, 2022) 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.

Lewis was also active in musical education in Chicago. He founded the Ramsey Lewis Foundation, established the Ravinia's Jazz Mentor Program, and served on the board of trustees for the Merit School of Music and The Chicago High School for the Arts.

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Average 5.26
Based on 978 movie and tv ratings over time
1965
1973
2001
2009
2018
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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1935-05-27

Deathday
2022-09-12 (87 years old)

Birth Name
Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr.

Birth Place
Chicago, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
The Ramsey Lewis Trio

Awards
NEA Jazz Masters


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