Sun Goddess

Ramsey Lewis

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1974
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000253J
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #169,351 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sun Goddess..., December 1, 2002

By	Clarissa Bolding "clbzone" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

to this day is one of the BEST instrumentals on the planet with its gorgeous melody & sleek groove. Ramsey Lewis, a master keyboardist and jazz legend in his own right combines forces with the "elements" to make this musical gem. Not only does EWF lend an unforgettable vocal melody, with Maurice and Phillip on percussion, Verdine and Johnny Graham on guitar, Don Myrick on sax and Charles Stepney on fender rhodes, "Sun Goddess" is the epitome of a classic jazz masterpiece. The drumming on this track is amazing as all other solos (check out Myrick's sax and Verdine's bass...too funky!) "Sun Goddess" is 8 1/2 minutes of bliss.

The seventies vibe continues flowing with "Living for the City". The S.Wonder interpretation is laced heavily with rhodes and a punchy string arrangement by Richard Evans. "Love Song" features Cleveland Eaton on upright and fender bass while Ramsey puts in serious work on all 4 kinds of keys as well as guitar. The horns and strings on this track add just the right flavor. "Jungle Strut" is a fun track that showcases the playful verbal antics of Derf Rehlew Raheem, adding African ryhthmic sound effects and dialect. "How Dawgit", like the title track was produced by Maurice White and features the smooth vocals of Phillip Bailey. "Tambura" has a spacey feel to it with its sound effects and percussive arrangement. Kinda brings the image of Bootsy Collins en route to the moon to mind. "Gemini Rising" is another great track on which Maurice Jennings drumming and C.Eaton's bass playing stand out, especially on the solos within the song. Ramseys keys ride the track smoothly.

Overall Sun Goddess is a great CD for jazz lovers or anyone who wants to slip back down memory lane and relax in the mid 70's. Go ahead and put those platforms, bell bottoms, sunglasses and apple caps Right On!

CLB.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An eclectic, compelling mix, for the most part..., August 3, 1998

By A Customer

The title track alone, with its anthem-like quality and stellar contributions from Earth, Wind & Fire members, makes this disc worth owning. "Love Song" is another highlight for those who enjoy Love Unlimited Orchestra-style string arrangements. "Gemini Rising" should appeal to those who appreciate Chick Corea & Return To Forever's more experimental '70s work. In just seven tracks, the CD encompasses a broad mix of immediately accessible and less accessible styles.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good to the bone, September 24, 2003

By	Gerald A. Mcfarlane "gerrymac" (Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Classic Fender piano sound of the seventies along with the sensational vocals of Earth Wind & Fire. Other tracks combine all the thrills of good jazz/funk musicians to accomplish a really polished album. Never a dull moment!