Customer Reviews

Ramsey Lewis Finest Hour

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This CD "transports" you to several of the clubs that this virtuoso performed at. It kicks of with a wonderful rendition of "In Crowd" which sweeps you into the remainder of the play list. THERE IS NO ESCAPE, and if there were...who would want to leave! You can imagine yourself leaning back against the bar as the first strains of "Hang On Sloopy" waft through the joint. The patrons get caught up in Lewis' style and so will you.

I invite you to try this CD. You will NOT be disappointed!

One of the best....Ramsey Lewis's famous "Wade in the Water" which has been heard in countless film and TV spots truly is one a jazz fan will want in it's entirety.

It's rare that I can find a piece of music that can relax me after a long week and get me grooving at the same time. This CD does it. It also gets my 1 year old son shaking his nappy so strong is the rhythm. Familiar songs given a piano jazz working maybe an ignoramus' view but that's what it is. I am amazed this trio weren't hawked to me as part of a back catalogue release sooner. But this proves there are some musical gems yet to be re-released in the noughties. Ramsay, your public needs you - where are you?

If you are into this type of jazz (ala, Gene Harris, Oscar Peterson ) , you gotta love this CD. It is high energy, fun, yet masterfully played. It has an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and a little funk. There are a couple of live tracks that captures the energy of the audience...and you can imagine how amazing it must have been to see him live. This is going to go down as one of my favorite CDs next to Gene Harris's Concord Years, and Oscar Peterson's Night Train.

Unfortunatly - here is another example of a CD that does not indicate whether or not these are the original recordings heard on the radio. "The "In" Crowd", "Hang On Sloopy" and "A Hard Day's Night" were recorded live at different clubs. The recordings of these selections (ones that I wanted) leave a bit to be desired because of the live recording. Overall, a lot of music, but just an average CD. If someone knows for sure whether or not these three are the original recordings heard on the radio, please note that information.

i have an old vinyl of the ramsey lewis trio from college days. it was fun to discover he is still around today (saw him in concert recently) & that i can get all kinds of cds of his wonderful music. i love his older music the best.

Often, when I get a compilation CD like this of an artist I like but don't have many CDs of, I'm tempted to take note of each song. That didn't happen with this CD, as I just enjoyed it all the way from start to finish and it just felt like one great song after another. It's a great case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, even though there are plenty of classics on this CD.

This is a splendid collection from a great Jazz piano master who is able to cross over into more popular forms without losing the depth and integrity of his inimitable style. Ramsey Lewis and his wonderful trio are national treasures.

The product description, the music presented by Ramsey Lewis and the enjoyment received from listening was as good as could ever be expected. I loved it!

Ramser Lewis fans will love this classic collection of his best tunes. He is still best with live performances like the Bohemian Gardens in DC. When we were still in Chicagio we enjoyed seeing Ramsey and the trio at Ravinia, the summer home of the Chicago Symphony. Ramsey was in charge of the Jazz segments of the summer festivals each year. Great trio, great songs, enjoy!