Ramsey Lewis
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Ramsey Lewis
Summary
Ramsey Lewis is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on May 27, 1935[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on September 12, 2022[5]. He worked as a radio personality[6], jazz musician[7], pianist[8], recording artist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,002 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ramsey Lewis's place of birth was Chicago[2].
- Ramsey Lewis passed away in Chicago[4].
- Ramsey Lewis was born on May 27, 1935[3].
- Ramsey Lewis died on September 12, 2022[5].
- Ramsey Lewis held citizenship in United States[12].
- Ramsey Lewis is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
- Ramsey Lewis worked as a radio personality[6].
- Ramsey Lewis's professions included jazz musician[7].
- Ramsey Lewis worked as a pianist[8].
- Ramsey Lewis worked as a recording artist[9].
- Ramsey Lewis worked as a musician[10].
- Ramsey Lewis's field of work was jazz[14].
- Ramsey Lewis was educated at DePaul University[15].
- Ramsey Lewis was educated at Wells Community Academy High School[16].
- Ramsey Lewis was educated at Chicago College of Performing Arts[17].
- Ramsey Lewis was educated at Crystal Lake Central High School[18].
- Ramsey Lewis received the NEA Jazz Masters[19].
- Ramsey Lewis was a member of The Ramsey Lewis Trio[20].
- Ramsey Lewis is recorded as male[21].
- Ramsey Lewis's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Ramsey Lewis's genre is jazz[23].
- Ramsey Lewis's genre is jazz fusion[24].
- Ramsey Lewis's genre is jazz-funk[25].
- Ramsey Lewis's genre is pop music[26].
- Ramsey Lewis's record label is recorded as Argo Records[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1935-05-27[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2022-09-12[31]
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Genre(s): jazz, jazz-funk, pop, soul jazz[32]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, jazz, jazz-funk, pop, soul jazz[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: fe19b809-e86c-4736-882a-53b72e23171b[34]
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Origins and Family
Ramsey Lewis was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on May 27, 1935[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
Education
Educated at DePaul University[15], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1898[37], headquartered in Chicago[38]; Wells Community Academy High School[16], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1935[41]; Chicago College of Performing Arts[17], a college[42], in United States[43]; and Crystal Lake Central High School[18], a high school[44], in United States[45], founded in 1924[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include radio personality[6], jazz musician[7], pianist[8], recording artist[9], and musician[10]. Ramsey Lewis's field of work was jazz[14].
Recognition
Ramsey Lewis received the NEA Jazz Masters[19].
Death and Burial
Ramsey Lewis died on September 12, 2022[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4].
Why It Matters
Ramsey Lewis ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,002 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Ramsey Lewis born?
Ramsey Lewis's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Ramsey Lewis die?
Ramsey Lewis died in Chicago[4].
What did Ramsey Lewis do for work?
Ramsey Lewis worked as radio personality[6], jazz musician[7], pianist[8], recording artist[9], and musician[10].
Where did Ramsey Lewis go to school?
Ramsey Lewis was educated at DePaul University[15], Wells Community Academy High School[16], Chicago College of Performing Arts[17], and Crystal Lake Central High School[18].
What awards did Ramsey Lewis receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[19].