Ramsey Lewis

On this sleek 7‑inch, Ramsey Lewis’s trio blends soul-jazz vibrancy with original creativity. The A‑side, a spirited instrumental of “Soul Man,” channels familiar energy through Lewis’s piano-led grooves. Flip it over, and “Struttin’ Lightly,” penned by bassist Cleveland Eaton, reveals a subtle swagger and tight rhythmic interplay. Backed by Maurice White’s rhythmic foundation and shaped by Richard Evans’s arrangements, this single is a compact gem that captures the trio at its soulful, swinging best—a must-have for aficionados of jazz‑driven soul.