{"product_id":"ramsey-lewis-trio-the-greatest-hits-of-ramsey-lewis-trio-vinyl-lp-record-vg","title":"Ramsey Lewis Trio - The Greatest Hits of Ramsey Lewis Trio | Vinyl LP Record | (VG+)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-headLineXL title_Brnd1 css-12sap66\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord - VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover - G+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew jazz groups were as successful at bridging the gap between sophisticated jazz and popular appeal as the Ramsey Lewis Trio. This compilation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Greatest Hits Of Ramsey Lewis Trio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, brings together a selection of the trio’s most memorable recordings, showcasing the distinctive piano style of Ramsey Lewis alongside the tight, rhythmic interplay that made the group one of the most commercially successful jazz acts of the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining soul-jazz grooves, blues influences, gospel undertones and accessible melodies, these recordings demonstrate why Ramsey Lewis attracted both dedicated jazz fans and mainstream listeners. Tracks such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe In Crowd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWade In The Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helped establish the trio as pioneers of crossover jazz, paving the way for future generations of artists who blended jazz with soul and popular music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is an excellent introduction to Ramsey Lewis’s work and an enjoyable listen for collectors of jazz, soul-jazz, lounge, and easy-listening instrumental music. The Fontana release remains a desirable addition to collections focused on classic 1960s and 1970s jazz recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz, Soul Jazz, Piano Jazz, Easy Listening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome Back To Sorrento\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul Mist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Henry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreensleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Blue It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilly Boy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing \u0026amp; Collectibility Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased on the Fontana label as part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stars Present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures recordings by the acclaimed Ramsey Lewis Trio, one of the most influential and commercially successful jazz trios of the post-war era. Ramsey Lewis’s blend of jazz, gospel, blues and soul helped broaden the audience for instrumental jazz during the 1960s and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong collector’s title for fans of soul-jazz, piano jazz and accessible instrumental music from the golden era of jazz crossover recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section credits toggle_section    toggle_section_remember\" data-toggle-section-id=\"credits\" id=\"credits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_content toggle_section_content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_no_style\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Ramsey Lewis Trio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48005459509469,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1633\/files\/20250507_152829.jpg?v=1780829999","url":"https:\/\/www.cplanaudio.co.za\/products\/ramsey-lewis-trio-the-greatest-hits-of-ramsey-lewis-trio-vinyl-lp-record-vg","provider":"C-Plan Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}