From CBS
Jazz was in Ramsey Lewis' DNA – he played it, composed it, taught it – and for more than six decades, he shared his love affair with jazz with his hometown Chicago and with the world.
Lewis passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday at the age of 87, his manager said. As CBS 2's Steven Graves reported, Lewis worked right up until his death.
Lewis was a three-time Grammy winner, and NEA Jazz Master. His 1965 hit "The In Crowd" was an international pop crossover hit.
His manager added that Lewis became very reflective over the past few days on his life well-lived.
Lewis was born in Chicago on May 27, 1935 and grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project. He started taking piano lessons at a young age and played at church, where his father was choir director. His father, Lewis Sr., was a big jazz fan, always playing Duke Ellington and Art Tatum at home and took Ramsey to jazz shows.
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R.I.P. sir
RIP....if you ever wanna put some chill music on...I recommend Ramsey's soothing, smooth jazz....
He laid it out there. Rest in power, Ramsey.
Wonderful Master Musician RIP
Wonderful Master Musician RIP
The baby boomers are slowly dying off. Now this is what a legend/Icon looks like. Not somebody who had little success like Da Bratt and others still alive.
Sun Goddess!!
One of my favorites. R.I.P to a real musical genius.
Damn shame that the only time that an accomplished artist can get airplay or recognition is in death.
How many times was he sampled? Over 200. That means that some people were listening to his music and probably didn't know it was him.
It is not Christmas in my house without his Christmas album.
@ 1:34 DITTO!!!! RIP Mr. Lewis. 💔💖
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