This 1965 album marked a peak in the Ramsey Lewis Trio's crossover appeal, bringing their distinctive jazz-soul sound to a massive audience.
- The album reached number 2 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and number 11 on the Billboard 200.
- The title track, "Hang on Ramsey!", became a surprise hit, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album was recorded at Ter-Mar Studios in Chicago.
The Ramsey Lewis Trio was a jazz trio founded in Chicago in the late 1950s, known for bridging jazz, soul, and R&B. By 1965, they had achieved significant crossover success with their instrumental fusion sound.
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