Ramsey Lewis – Classic Encounter (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1988)

Ramsey Lewis – Classic Encounter is an album by Chicago jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, released on CBS in 1988 (FM 42661). Lewis plays with his trio, Bill Dickens on bass and Frank Donaldson on drums, together with the Philharmonia Orchestra; arrangements and conducting are by James Mack, who also wrote most of the pieces. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios and produced by Ettore Stratta. Besides Mack's compositions, the programme includes Johnny Mandel's A Time For Love, a medley of I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart and It Could Happen To You, and an adaptation of William Byrd's The Earle Of Salisbury Pavane. This copy is the US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS FM 42661
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Jazz, Classical, Piano Jazz

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.

Tracklist

Side A

1. With A Gentle Touch (James Mack)
2. A Time For Love (Johnny Mandel/Paul Francis Webster)
3. J'Aime La Nuit (I Love The Night) (James Mack)
4. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart / It Could Happen To You (Duke Ellington / Jimmy Van Heusen)
5. After The Rain (James Mack)

Side B

1. The Earle Of Salisbury Pavane (William Byrd, adapted by James Mack)
2. Chance Encounter (James Mack)
3. Spiritual (James Mack/Ramsey Lewis)
4. Colours (James Mack)

Personnel

Ramsey Lewis (piano), Bill Dickens (bass), Frank Donaldson (drums), Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by James Mack (also arrangements). Produced by Ettore Stratta; recorded and mixed by Keith Grant; mastered by Vlado Meller.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1988 US first edition on CBS with catalogue number FM 42661.

Which orchestra does Ramsey Lewis play with here?
With London's Philharmonia Orchestra, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Conductor and arranger is James Mack, who also wrote most of the pieces.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Ramsey Lewis records?
Yes, for example Ramsey Lewis – Solar Wind. More titles are in our Jazz collection.