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Ramsey Lewis – Maiden Voyage

Ramsey Lewis – Maiden Voyage

One of the deepest, most versatile and exciting records by Ramsey Lewis. The Charles Stepney arrangements are full of power and uniqueness, the term ‘augmented by strings and voices‘ is a very accurate description.

Tracks like Mr. Hancock’s Maiden Voyage and Ode have a timeless beauty and make the record a special listening experience again and again: The Stepney-typical choirs (probably with Minnie Riperton), the drums of Maurice White, who later would write funk history with Earth, Wind & Fire, and the always sparkling, this time not only groovy but mysterious piano playing of Mr. Lewis.

 

Stefan Mohr

Stefan Mohr

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