Broadcast Architecture, the world's leading smooth jazz research and consulting firm announced today that Jazz legend and three-time Grammy winner, Ramsey Lewis will host the Smooth Jazz Network's nationally distributed morning show beginning in January of 2007.
BA's President Allen Kepler stated: "In more than 20 years of working in smooth jazz radio, I have never been more excited about anything we've created. Ramsey Lewis' list of achievements is far too lengthy to include all of them here. Not only has the music world recognized Ramsey with Doctorate degrees and achievement awards, but the radio industry has recognized Ramsey with awards, including twice for Personality of the Year."
Lewis shared; "Our team has worked hard to create what we feel is an entertaining, informative yet unique morning show. Sharing these moments with the rest of the country is the ultimate radio experience. To say we are excited is putting it mildly!"
Ramsey's fans and listeners have adorned him with numerous awards, including 5 Gold records and several Top 5 ratings finishes for his morning show on WNUA in Chicago. WNUA will be his base of operation for the new nationally syndicated "Ramsey Lewis Morning Show." Ramsey will continue to be teamed with his Chicago co-host Karen Williams, along with show producer Bob Kessler.
The syndicated morning show is part of Broadcast Architecture's superstation concept and will be the cornerstone of their 24 hour smooth jazz network launch this January.
Ramsey Lewis remains one of the busiest entertainers in the music world, recording CD's on the Narada record label, touring as a solo artist, as well as with his group "Urban Nights." Besides hosting WNUA's daily morning show in Chicago, Lewis anchors a weekly syndicated radio show "Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis", heard in 75 cities throughout the US. Ramsey Lewis can now be seen on PBS television on his recently created "Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis" for TV.
Early 2005 saw the formation of the Ramsey Lewis Foundation that will help provide youth with the opportunity to play musical instruments and develop skills to enhance self-confidence and a sense of personal accomplishment. Lewis' illustrious career not only includes 3 Grammy Awards, 5 Gold Records, 3 Radio Industry Achievement Awards, but also the prestigious NARAS Recording Academy Governor's Award, 'Citizen of the Year' award from Chicago's Gateway Foundation, "Laureate" award from the prestigious Lincoln Academy of Illinois and the NAACP's image award for outstanding Jazz artist. In 2002 Lewis carried the Olympic Torch as it traveled to Salt Lake City.
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