The Ramsey Lewis Trio's debut album, recorded when the members were barely out of their teens, showcases their early promise before their chart-topping success. This Poppydisc release captures the trio in a more traditional jazz setting, laying the groundwork for their future explorations.
- The album was recorded in Chicago. It features the original lineup of Ramsey Lewis on piano, Eldee Young on bass, and Redd Holt on drums. The trio would later re-record several tracks from this album with new arrangements after achieving wider fame.
- The album was released on the independent Poppydisc label in 1959. At the time of release, the trio had not yet achieved the widespread recognition that would come with their Cadet Records output.
- This early work was released several years before Lewis's crossover hits like "The In Crowd" and "Wade in the Water." It demonstrates a more conventional jazz trio approach compared to their later, more commercially oriented material.
The Ramsey Lewis Trio was a jazz piano trio formed in Chicago in 1956. They achieved mainstream success in the 1960s, blending jazz with soul and R&B influences.
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