More Music from the Soil
Ramsey Lewis · 1961
35 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · jazz-funk
A vibrant blend of jazz and pop melodies, showcasing lush arrangements and expressive improvisations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of vibrant melodies wave-like pacing with expressive improvisations for afternoon gatherings
- Context
- In 1961, Ramsey Lewis was solidifying his reputation as a leading jazz pianist with this album, his follow-up to the successful 'Ramsey Lewis and the Gentlemen of Swing'. At this point in his career, he was beginning to attract a wider audience beyond traditional jazz listeners.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, jazz-funk
More Music from the Soil is an album by Ramsey Lewis, released in 1961. A vibrant blend of jazz and pop melodies, showcasing lush arrangements and expressive improvisations. More Music from the Soil contributed significantly to the rise of jazz-pop fusion in the early 1960s, showcasing Lewis's appealing style that bridged genres. The album's success helped solidify his presence on the charts, leading to further opportunities in both recording and live performances. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does More Music from the Soil sound like?
A vibrant blend of jazz and pop melodies, showcasing lush arrangements and expressive improvisations. Rooted in jazz fusion and jazz-funk.
What makes More Music from the Soil by Ramsey Lewis notable?
More Music from the Soil contributed significantly to the rise of jazz-pop fusion in the early 1960s, showcasing Lewis's appealing style that bridged genres. The album's success helped solidify his presence on the charts, leading to further opportunities in both recording and live performances. In 1961, Ramsey Lewis was solidifying his reputation as a leading jazz pianist with this album, his follow-up to the successful 'Ramsey Lewis and the Gentlemen of Swing'. At this point in his career, he was beginning to attract a wider audience beyond traditional jazz listeners.
Who is More Music from the Soil for?
More Music from the Soil works well if you're into dynamic exploration of vibrant melodies, wave-like pacing with expressive improvisations and for afternoon gatherings.
How many songs are on More Music from the Soil?
More Music from the Soil has 9 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Around the World in 80 Days 3:36
- 2 Since I Fell for You Standout 3:56
- 3 Hello, Cello! 3:17
- 4 I'll Wait for Your Love 4:34
- 5 Volga Boatman 3:24
- 6 Blues for the Night Owl Standout 8:05
- 7 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 2:45
- 8 Autumn in New York Standout 4:18
- 9 Gonna Set Your Soul on Fire 2:01
Release Date
January 1, 1961
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
35 min 56 sec
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