What makes Dancing in the Street by Ramsey Lewis notable?

'Dancing in the Street' reached significant commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and introducing jazz elements to a broader audience. Its popularity contributed to the rise of jazz fusion during the late 1960s, influencing subsequent artists across genres. Released in 1968, 'Dancing in the Street' marked Ramsey Lewis's transition into a more commercially successful phase following his breakout album, 'The In Crowd' in 1965. This album solidified his reputation as a leading figure in jazz-funk and showcased his ability to blend popular music influences with sophisticated jazz arrangements.

Who is Dancing in the Street for?

Dancing in the Street works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove enjoyment, for social gatherings and danceable rhythms with melodic richness.

How many songs are on Dancing in the Street?

Dancing in the Street has 8 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Dancing in the Street

Ramsey Lewis

39 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · jazz-funk

A vibrant fusion of jazz and pop, blending infectious grooves with rich melodic textures.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove enjoyment
for social gatherings
danceable rhythms with melodic richness
inviting sound for sunny days

Maybe skip if you want

prefer high-energy fast tracks
seek minimalist instrumental pieces

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1968, 'Dancing in the Street' marked Ramsey Lewis's transition into a more commercially successful phase following his breakout album, 'The In Crowd' in 1965. This album solidified his reputation as a leading figure in jazz-funk and showcased his ability to blend popular music influences with sophisticated jazz arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors: Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea· George Benson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Dancing in the Street 5:03
2 Mood for Mendes 2:57
3 Struttin' Lightly 4:45
4 You Don't Know Me 4:37
5 Django 4:40
6 Medley From 'Black Orpheus': Felicidade / Manha de Carnaval / Samba de Orpheus 8:23
7 What Now My Love 5:18
8 Quiet Nights (Corcovado) 3:22

What to play next

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