{"product_id":"ramsey-lewis-wade-in-the-water-lp-092226-den00000705","title":"Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cadet, Cadet Records, Universal Recording Studio, Chess Producing Corp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS 774\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e name written on cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRamsey Lewis’s Wade in the Water stands out for its blend of accessible jazz grooves and soulful melodies, with the title track “Wade In The Water” offering a compelling mix of rhythmic drive and melodic invention. This 1966 release highlights Lewis’s skill at balancing jazz improvisation with a groove-oriented approach, a style that helped bridge jazz with a broader audience during the mid-60s. The inclusion of “Ain’t That Peculiar” adds a touch of contemporary flair, reflecting the era’s cross-genre currents without losing the album’s acoustic intimacy. This vintage 1966 pressing presents the album in its original era format, making it a tangible piece of Lewis’s musical journey. The vinyl is graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e, so expect a strong everyday listening experience with the usual light surface marks that come with age, but nothing that should overshadow the music. It’s the kind of record that fits well in a collection for those who appreciate focused listening sessions, offering a neat glimpse into Lewis’s acoustic ensemble setting. If you’re assembling a shelf that values the subtle art of jazz with a pulse, this pressing holds its own without requiring a magnifying glass to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamsey Lewis - Wade in the Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eWade In The Water\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eAin't That Peculiar\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TOG0a8iorkI\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5aDBziKOeFk7sJ59BfPgVl\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1966","offer_id":54442998694204,"sku":"DEN00000705","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NS5qcGVn_12ea9098-293b-4b21-bb9a-420ce65a0436.jpg?v=1790117188","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/ramsey-lewis-wade-in-the-water-lp-092226-den00000705","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}