Ramsey Lewis was a jazz pianist and composer who died on Monday, 13, September 2022.
He had a surprise pop chart debut in 1965 with the smash “The In Crowd,” at the age of 87.
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Ramsey Lewis cause of death
No cause of death was disclosed, however he “passed quietly at his home in Chicago” this morning, according to his Facebook page.
Lewis, a three-time Grammy winner, was also named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2007.
Lewis formed the Ramsey Lewis Trio with bassist Eldee Young and drummer Redd Holt. The gang first met as freshmen in high school.
Dobie Gray’s instrumental rendition of “The In Crowd” was followed by two additional hits, “Hang on Sloopy” and “Wade in the Water.”
Ramsey Lewis wife and children
Lewis was married with children.
None of them have been documented.
Ramsey Lewis net worth
Lewis was worth 4 million dollars when he died.
Ramsey Lewis funeral
There were no immediate reports about survivors or memorial preparations.
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