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Ramsey Lewis Intense Last Video Before Death | The End Will Make You Cry😭

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Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis Intense Last Video Before Death | The End Will Make You Cry😭 Ramsey Lewis, the Chicago native-born jazz great, has died peacefully at his home Very saddening news ! Ransey was just 87. The iconic jazz pianist and composer who scored on the pop charts with the 1965 hit “The In Crowd”, passed away Monday 12, 2022 according to a statement that was released via social media A statement on his Facebook page listed no cause of death but said Mr. Lewis “died peacefully at his home in Chicago” on Monday morning. “Ramsey’s passion for music was truly fueled by the love and dedication of his fans across the globe,” his wife Janet Lewis said in a statement. “ She further revealed that “He loved touring and meeting music lovers from so many cultures and walks of life. It was our family’s great pleasure to share Ramsey in this special way with all those who admired his God-given talents. We are forever grateful for your support.” In one of his last interviews Ramsey said “I started studying classical music so young,” Mr. Lewis told the Sun-Times in a 2018 interview.” “I loved, and still love, Chopin and Beethoven. And gospel music. I lucked out because both my parents Ramsey Lewis Senior and Pauline Lewis loved classical and gospel music. My dad loved jazz as well. So I was hearing this music around the house since I was born.” Born Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr on May 27, 1935, he actually died on September 12, 2022 as I earlier told you He was a top class jazz composer, pianist, and radio personality. Lewis recorded over 80 albums and received five gold records and three Grammy Awards in his career. In 1956 the trio issued their debut album, Ramsey Lewis and his Gentle-men of Swing. Following their 1965 hit "The In Crowd" (the single reached No. 5 on the pop charts, and the album No. 2) as they concentrated more on pop material. Young and Holt left in 1966 to form Young-Holt Unlimited and were replaced by Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White. White left to form Earth, Wind & Fire and was replaced by Morris Jennings in 1970. Later, Frankie Donaldson and Bill Dickens replaced Jennings and Eaton; Felton Crews also appeared on many 1980s releases. He is survived by his wife, five children, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, fans and everyone who loved the legend Rest in power king.

About Ramsey Lewis

Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. 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.

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