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Ramsey Lewis

Ramsey Lewis was an American radio personality, pianist and musician (1935–2022). He was born at Chicago.

Also recorded as Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr.; Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr.; Ramsey Emanuel Lewis.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr.

Also worked under the name The Boss.

Born at Chicago in 1935, died at Chicago in 2022.

In detail

Ramsey Lewis studied at DePaul University, Wells Community Academy High School and Chicago College of Performing Arts. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is jazz. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk and pop music.

Membership is recorded of The Ramsey Lewis Trio.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters.

Chronology

  1. 1935Ramsey Lewis born at Chicago.
  2. 2022Ramsey Lewis died at Chicago.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ramsey Lewis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1936300: Ramsey Lewis

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