Ramsey Lewis Trio Live

47 minutes of Ramsey Lewis Trio live on BET. From a VHS home recording about 1975

[@lonechicken1]

My own personal research...a combination of Googling and cross-referencing with other KZbin videos...has determined that this concert took place in 1980 at Le Spectrum in Montreal, Canada...and. indeed, it was the Ramsey Lewis Quartet, not Trio. The other musicians were Henry Johnson on guitar, Gregory Williams on bass, and Frank Donaldson on drums. In any case, this was a truly awesome concert that wonderfully showcased the late keyboardist Mr. Lewis' truly incredible musical prowess.

[@brad8189]

Thx for the info🙏

[@mayrafuenmayor3602]

Thank you!

[@AllIn1Studio]

Yes, thank you! Ramsey Lewis had that marvelous balance of head and heart, funk and soul. So unpretentious. So real.He was a huge influence and key in me deciding to be an entertainer at the piano for a living. His style made jazz approachable, doable and less ‘threatening’ than Tatum or Peterson!! Maestro Lewis and Dudley Moore knew how to groove and swing! Love 💕

[@cleckster123]

Thanks - I sensed not BET yet it reminded me of Montreal Jazz - the crowd energy!!

[@chris45rpm]

500 Miles High You Are The Reason (6.35) Spring High (14.10) Wanderin' Rose (18.34) Wade In The Water/Hang On Sloopy/In Crowd/?/Baby What Do You Want Me To Do? (25.39) Sun Goddess (36.37) Skippin' (42.30)

[@WinstonBlackett-ds8uv]

It was way back in the summer of '77 I had the pleasure of seeing Ramsey Lewis and his band at The Ontario Place Auditorium, Toronto, Canada. Still the best 5 dollars I've ever spent......!

[@timoneill9574]

Rest in Peace, Ramsey.

[@cynthiagram671]

I was just scrolling on my phone , and found this tune. MMMH, NOT a mistake. I found real music. I just made my day. Love RAMSEY LEWIS

[@1mespud]

Thank you, RAMSEY LEWIS, for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. Your music was part background soundtrack to our once young life and continuing. It was a pleasure meeting you and giving incite on working with Charles Stepney and Maurice White. Quite the learning experience for myself. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family.

[@AllIn1Studio]

A dazzlingly brilliant concert! Funk, swing and joy with Ramsey …all the time, every time ….a wonderful quartet here. Blessings galore!

[@sneakthieve]

So mind blowing! Discovered Mr. Lewis last year, now I listen almost daily

[@VILJL]

Jazz pianist, three-time Grammy winner, and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis, who successfully crossed over from the Jazz charts to the Pop charts, most notably with his smash hit “The In Crowd,” died peacefully at his home in Chicago on the morning of September 12, 2022. He was 87.

[@massmanute]

R.I.P. Ramsey Lewis. You will be missed!

[@jasonallen3678]

And all around good humbled man,who will truly be missed in our shared city..

[@nevref6898]

You will be missed! Your message in the music " People Make the World go Around " will live in hearts for life times. See you on the other side Ramsey.

[@francescamcgee5088]

Mr. Ramsey Lewis is one of my influences in learning how to play the piano/ the keyboard...I saw him at the Hampton Coliseum, Hampton Jazz Fest. twice along with other well known music artists...we love you🌷 Rest In Peace🌷Mr. Lewis🌷

[@patrickboyce632]

Gold!! One of the greatest live performances of all time!!

[@beverlyharris9859]

Sensational Awesome!

[@dandiacal]

Never seen this before. And he's covering Chick Corea's 500 Miles high - even better! R.I.P Ramsey Lewis..

[@leondustar]

sun goddess was always one of my favorite songs, so happy to find this concert here

[@jeffrey-ye9qv]

awesome

[@brad8189]

Amazing musicians!

[@user-lr6ve7uo2w]

Simply fantastic

[@markreilly7052]

GOOD STUFF, thanks for posting.

[@Sebastian-tk5cp]

Comencé escuchando esta banda por Tidal y terminé mirando por acá. Que buena música, muy grosos los músicos. 2021 presente con Ramsey, si!!

[@ScotchTreat]

Consta de puro profesionalismo

[@the16thGemini]

Great post 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Sun Goddess 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@200crates]

Quartet , thanks for sharing

[@brigi7020]

1975? Listen to that chorus effect on the bass on some parts. Probably has to be closer to 1980.

[@tandoori8597]

Thanks @chris45rpm for giving us this list which I will put in a more recent form: 0:00 500 Miles High 6:35 You Are The Reason 14:10 Spring High 18:34 Wanderin' Rose 25:39 Wade In The Water/Hang On Sloopy/In Crowd/?/Baby What Do You Want Me To Do? 36:37 Sun Goddess 42:30 Skippin'

[@antosax]

spettacolo di eleganza e classe

[@Musakforyou]

Love that the title is completely wrong….my they are a fine trio….oh wait 😂

[@trademark1874]

I really enjoy this video!

[@giannibiancocircus]

Thank you, RIP

[@leonardberkowitz6779]

We just lost our royalty!!

[@chillstar]

Oh yeah- niceness indeed Sun Goddess @ 36:36

[@joshuasailor2974]

COME BACK JACK!!

[@MagazineveracruzanoBlogspot]

Formidable trío de cuatro

[@jdylanpolcek]

unbelievable

[@jasonallen3678]

Chicago Royalty at its best 🙏

[@cleckster123]

this was a great concert - anyone know the name of the song that starts at 6:40? Thanks to whomever posted this concert! It is still good RIP Ramsey Lewis.

[@user-bv6vh1sm2g]

You Are the Reason

[@evelynpartee3097]

Nice 🙂🎶🎧🎤

[@mr.maxeffort]

Ramsey Lewis Trio? I see and hear a quartet. 3 = trio; 4 = quartet. I may be old, but I can still count.

[@hahabass]

:-))) Good one!

[@jonaswhale6451]

Plus a guest musician : )0

[@georgetaylor7845]

So Sick

[@divagaciones1628]

That guitarist is killing it. Name?

[@JazzyB11235]

Byron Gregory

[@MPfrance]

Henry Johnson!

[@sparklemonkey11]

One of the greatest drumbeats of all time. Too bad it wasn't mic'd right. Can hardly hear it.

[@ruiplas]

1:13 that groove is nasty

[@sandrocardoso7737]

Quarteto incrível 🎉👏, Sir Maurice White é o baterista?

[@RoninAli1]

I’ve been looking for this for years! What’s the name of the song @14:10?

[@chris45rpm]

Spring High - Stevie Wonder

[@WinstonBlackett-ds8uv]

"Spring High" is on his 1977 album "Love Notes".

[@rjam1974]

BET didn't get started till about 1980 so I don't know how this is 1975 lol

[@danielperasso9163]

From what I can see, it's a four-piece trio. Or not?

[@paulkiss1981]

Ain't not "trio" anymore, though... it's a quartet

[@mannyquintanilla4382]

What’s the first song called?

[@WinstonBlackett-ds8uv]

"500 Miles High" by Chick Correa.