Ramsey Lewis - Ramsey, Taking Another Look [Digipak] *

Artist:

Lewis, Ramsey

UPC:

897352002062

See Also:

Eldridge, Roy Urban Knights Nancy Wilson/Ramsey Lewis - The Two of Us

Description:

Personnel: Ramsey Lewis (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Mike Logan (guitar, keyboards); Henry Johnson (guitar); Joshua Ramos (acoustic bass, electric bass); Charles Heath (drums).
Audio Mixer: Danny Leake.
Liner Note Author: Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr.
Recording information: Chicago recording Company (02/2011); P.S. Recording Studios, Chicago, IL (02/2011); Chicago recording Company (06/1974); P.S. Recording Studios, Chicago, IL (06/1974).
Photographer: Michael Coakes.
Pianist and contemporary jazz icon Ramsey Lewis revisits his classic 1974 electric jazz-funk album Sun Goddess for 2011`s Ramsey, Taking Another Look. Featuring a newly minted lineup of his `70s electric band, Taking Another Look features keyboardist Mike Logan, guitarist Henry Johnson, bassist Joshua Ramos, and drummer Charles Heath, all of whom reveal a knack for the funky, soulful jazz Lewis is reinvestigating here. Included are reworkings such classic `70s tracks as "Tambura," "Love Song," and "Jungle Strut." These are dance-oriented jazz-funk cuts with an organic, groove-oriented vibe that stick closely to the original `70s conception. In fact, the original version of Lewis` hit "Sun Goddess" is included and rounds out the album nicely. Which isn`t to say that this is solely a retro-leaning venture. On the contrary, as with the rest of the album, tracks such as the dramatic, midtempo funk number "To Know Her" and the lush ballad "Sharing Her Journey" are expertly produced contemporary jazz numbers. ~ Matt Collar

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Intimacy
2. Tambura
3. Love Song
4. Living for the City
5. Betcha by Golly Wow
6. To Know Her
7. Way She Smiles, The
8. Jungle Strut
9. Sharing Her Journey
10. Sun Goddess

Album Information

Release Date:

09/20/2011

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Jazz Instrument

Subgenre:

Soul Jazz

Label:

Hidden Beach Records

Producer:

Frayne Lewis

Catalog Number:

00105

Original Release Year:

2011

# of Discs:

1

Runtime:

52 : 29

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