Ramsey Lewis Trio's 1962 album "Bossa Nova" captures the group exploring Brazilian rhythms shortly before their chart-topping hits. This Poppydisc release predates their more famous work, showcasing a different facet of their evolving sound.
- The album was recorded in Chicago and released on the Poppydisc label in August 1962.
- It features the core trio of Ramsey Lewis on piano, Eldee Young on bass, and Redd Holt on drums.
- The album directly preceded the trio's signing to Argo Records and their subsequent commercial breakthroughs.
The Ramsey Lewis Trio was a pioneering jazz group formed in Chicago in the late 1950s, best known for their accessible blend of jazz, blues, and soul. In 1962, the trio stood at the cusp of major commercial success, having recently signed to Argo Records and about to break through with their iconic "The In Crowd."
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