Wade in the Water
by Ramsey Lewis
- Type: Album
- Released: 1966
- Label: Cadet
- Country: United States
- Length: 34:57
- Community rating: 3.72/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Merging gospel-infused soul jazz with highly accessible jazz pop, this recording delivered a major crossover instrumental hit. The tight, infectious grooves generated by the piano trio effectively bridged the gap between complex jazz improvisation and mainstream radio appeal.
Genres
Descriptors: piano, grooves, funky, covers, virtuosic
Tracklist
- Wade In The Water (3:51)
- Ain't That Peculiar (2:58)
- Tobacco Road (4:33)
- Money In The Pocket (2:43)
- Message To Michael (3:10)
- Up Tight (5:49)
- Hold It Right There (2:27)
- Day Tripper (3:11)
- Mi Compasion (3:05)
- Hurt So Bad (3:05)
Credits
- Ramsey Lewis - primary artist, piano [uncredited], written-by
- Richard Evans - arranged by
- Cleveland Eaton - bass [uncredited]
- Maurice White - drums [uncredited]
- Marvin Tarplin - written-by
- Robert Rogers - written-by
- Smokey Robinson - written-by
- Warren Moore - written-by
- Esmond Edwards - producer [produced by]