For the first half of the 20th century, jazz musicians would interpret the popular music of the age, with Tin Pan Alley hits, Broadway showtunes, blues songs and Latin dance numbers providing the basis for […]
Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis was propelled to fame with his trio’s 1965 hit — “The ‘In’ Crowd.” The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home Monday. Share This Article
Ramsey Lewis, seen here performing at the Ontario Jazz Festival in 1981, died Monday at his home in Chicago. Ron Bull/Toronto Star via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ron Bull/Toronto Star via Getty Images […]