What is ramsey lewis the in crowd?

Ramsey Lewis is an American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader who was born on May 27, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. He began playing piano at a very young age and went on to study at the Music Conservatory of Chicago.

In 1964, Lewis and his trio released the album "The In Crowd" which became a commercial success and reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. The title track, "The In Crowd", also became a hit single and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"The In Crowd" was a live recording of a performance at the Bohemian Caverns nightclub in Washington, D.C. and features Lewis on piano, Eldee Young on bass, and Red Holt on drums. The trio's energetic and dynamic performance, coupled with Lewis's skillful piano playing, helped to establish them as one of the top jazz acts of the time.

The success of "The In Crowd" propelled Ramsey Lewis and his trio to further popularity and paved the way for future albums like "Wade in the Water", "Hang On Sloopy", and "Maiden Voyage". To this day, "The In Crowd" remains one of Ramsey Lewis's most popular and beloved albums.