My idol, Ramsey Lewis, just completed my yearning for the meaning of life. Dear Ramsey, I would like to add another definition to your great words of wisdom. “ Art is human emotion through a technique “- from my music teacher. My mother brought an album home of a piano player who was named after an Egyptian Pharaoh. It was 1966, I never heard the piano say words- pianos have half steps only, how in Gods name could a pianist do this? A country piano player, in his own way, Floyd Cramer, played with a similar technique, and wrote some cute tunes. Anyway Ramsey, I copied both your styles. You, however, motivated me to become a public school music teacher, and moonlight playing piano in restaurants and nightclubs for the next fifty years. Thanks for making your piano talk to me. ❤
So many brilliant jazz musicians started in church. Those who can create such wonderful music prove that we are indeed made in the image of our creator God ❤
Ramsey Lewis is awesome. He has more funk in his left hand than some people have in their whole body. I wish he would do a retro album of funky tunes on a real electric piano
For me - love theme from Spartacus is the best . I believe my dad and uncle were there at the lighthouse the night it was recorded. Ramsey is a musical god for me.
Love this interview. It always amazes me that anyone could be interested in watching this and then click a thumbs-down. Crazy. This is great. Love Ramsey - great musician and a really nice person.
Thank you, RAMSEY LEWIS, for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. Your music was part background soundtrack to our once young life and continuing. It was a pleasure meeting you and giving incite on working with Charles Stepney and Maurice White. Quite the learning experience for myself. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family.
“Back then, we danced to jazz . . .” It is such a shame that jazz has lost its funky, danceable edge. Most of the jazz released now is smooth. It is often so sanitized and bland.
This is my gift for the worst-case Ramadan ever trying to fast with covet. This is a blessing from the Most High saying it alright. Thank you.
Ramsey Lewis is an American treasure. Love his body of work.
My idol, Ramsey Lewis, just completed my yearning for the meaning of life. Dear Ramsey, I would like to add another definition to your great words of wisdom. “ Art is human emotion through a technique “- from my music teacher. My mother brought an album home of a piano player who was named after an Egyptian Pharaoh. It was 1966, I never heard the piano say words- pianos have half steps only, how in Gods name could a pianist do this? A country piano player, in his own way, Floyd Cramer, played with a similar technique, and wrote some cute tunes. Anyway Ramsey, I copied both your styles. You, however, motivated me to become a public school music teacher, and moonlight playing piano in restaurants and nightclubs for the next fifty years. Thanks for making your piano talk to me. ❤
When you have someone with so much knowledge, soul,class and joy,it is magic! Thank you for everything Mr.Lewis!
Wonderful interview
So many brilliant jazz musicians started in church. Those who can create such wonderful music prove that we are indeed made in the image of our creator God ❤
Love me some Ramsey Lewis, so much history in his interviews.
Ramsey Lewis is awesome. He has more funk in his left hand than some people have in their whole body. I wish he would do a retro album of funky tunes on a real electric piano
Rest In Power / Roll In Peace Ramsey!
For me - love theme from Spartacus is the best . I believe my dad and uncle were there at the lighthouse the night it was recorded.
Ramsey is a musical god for me.
Very inspirational musician. Way ahead of the times with the music
Love this interview. It always amazes me that anyone could be interested in watching this and then click a thumbs-down. Crazy. This is great. Love Ramsey - great musician and a really nice person.
Thank you so much for sharing the love🙏
So nice when the interviewer is a fan, knowledgeable, came prepared…💯💯💯
I love his music…❤❤❤
Definitely one of my musical influences. Ramsay!!!!!!!!!!! A master piece of talent.
Scott, great stuff! I was there with you so thanks for the ride.
Much like the great Billy Taylor, Ramsey was such a great educator and communicator for this great music.
Thank you, RAMSEY LEWIS, for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. Your music was part background soundtrack to our once young life and continuing. It was a pleasure meeting you and giving incite on working with Charles Stepney and Maurice White. Quite the learning experience for myself. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family.
Great interview. What a lost this was. So well spoken. We are at at point of life where we lose the greats more and more each yr.
Respect RIP legend.
25:01 the ancient Greeks got ALL their knowledge from ancient KEMET/Egypt, AFRIKA. Stolen Legacy. George G.M James. GREAT book.
Beautiful man
gold
the importance of a music mentor.
Nice🎶🎧🎤🙂
“Back then, we danced to jazz . . .” It is such a shame that jazz has lost its funky, danceable edge. Most of the jazz released now is smooth. It is often so sanitized and bland.
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