Ramsey Lewis – Solar Wind (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1974)

Ramsey Lewis – Solar Wind is a 1974 album by pianist Ramsey Lewis on Columbia (cat. no. KC 32897). It was recorded partly at CBS Studios in Chicago and partly at Trans Maximus Studios in Memphis, where Steve Cropper produced three tracks and played guitar; Lewis produced the rest with his bassist Cleveland Eaton. Alongside originals the programme includes pop songs by Seals & Crofts, Paul Simon and Elton John, played on piano, electric piano and synthesizers. The album reached No. 29 on the Billboard jazz chart. This copy is the 1974 US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia KC 32897
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1974
• Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Jazz-funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH253).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sweet And Tender (Carl Marsh, Steve Cropper)
2. Hummingbird (Jim Seals, Dash Crofts)
3. Solar Wind (Carl Marsh, Steve Cropper)
4. Jamaican Marketplace (Cleveland Eaton, Ramsey Lewis)

Side B

1. The Everywhere Calypso (Sonny Rollins)
2. Summer Breeze (Jim Seals, Dash Crofts)
3. Loves Me Like A Rock (Paul Simon)
4. Come Down In Time (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
5. Love For A Day (Carl Marsh, Steve Cropper)

Personnel

Ramsey Lewis (keyboards, ARP and Moog synthesizers), Cleveland Eaton (bass, electric bass), Morris Jennings (drums, percussion), Steve Cropper (guitar on Sweet And Tender, Solar Wind, Loves Me Like A Rock, Love For A Day), James L. Hersen (Moog synthesizer), Calvin Barnes (percussion). Producers: Ramsey Lewis and Cleveland Eaton, or Steve Cropper (Sweet And Tender, Loves Me Like A Rock, Love For A Day).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1974 US first edition on Columbia, cat. no. KC 32897.

What is Steve Cropper's role?
The Booker T. & The M.G.'s guitarist produced three tracks in Memphis, co-wrote the title track and others with Carl Marsh and plays guitar on four tracks.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Ramsey Lewis records?
Yes, for example Ramsey Lewis – Classic Encounter. More titles are in our Soul & Funk collection.