The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Stretching Out (Argo LP 665)

The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Stretching Out (Argo LP 665, 1960) | Review, Musicians & Rare Jazz Vinyl

Argo Records 1960  ‎– LP 665

 

 

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Released in 1960 on Argo Records as LP 665, The Ramsey Lewis Trio
 – Stretching Out captures the young Chicago trio at the beginning 
of its remarkable career. Blending hard bop, blues and gospel influences
 with Ramsey Lewis' lyrical piano style, the album features bassist 
Eldee Young and drummer Isaac "Red" Holt. This article explores 
the complete track listing, recording session, musicians, historical 
background and the collectible value of this early Argo Records jazz LP.

credits:

Arranged By – Ramsey Lewis (tracks: A1, B1)
Bass – Eldee Young
Drums – Red Holt
Piano – Ramsey Lewis
Producer [Supervision] – Jack Tracy

Recorded February 23 and 24, 1960 at 
Ter-Mar Recording Studios, Chicago.
Engineer – Ron Malo

Producer – Jack Tracy

tracklist:

A1        Little Liza Jane
Arranged By – Lewis*
    3:08
A2        This Is My Night To Dream
Written-By – Monaco*, Burke*
    2:30
A3        Scarlet Ribbons
Written-By – Danzig*, Segal*
    3:25
A4        Here 'Tis
Written-By – Young*, Lewis*, Holt*
    2:46
A5        My Ship
Written-By – Gershwin*, Weill*
    4:06
B1        Put Your Little Foot Right Out
Arranged By – Lewis*
    2:53
B2        Solo Para Ti
Written-By – Young*, Lewis*, Holt*
    2:45
B3        These Foolish Things
Written-By – Maschwitz*, Link*, Strachey*
    3:30
B4        When The Spirit Moves You
Written-By – Young*, Lewis*, Holt*
    3:36
B5        A Portrait Of Jennie
Written-By – Burdge*, Robinson*
    2:25

 

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