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Ramsey Lewis, the jazz piano great known for “The ‘In’ Crowd,” “Hang on Sloopy” and numerous other works, died peacefully on Monday at home in Chicago. He was 87.

Lewis did not become a pop mainstay but found success in the jazz world for decades

His 1965 recording of “The ‘In’ Crowd” brought him to a place few jazz musicians reached in that era: the Top 10.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.

The Chicago-born jazz pianist worked with some of the 70s most iconic musicians. Lewis reportedly died in his home on Sept. 12.

Ramsey Lewis, the renowned jazz pianist who made a 1960s pop crossover that saw him become an unexpected hitmaker, died Monday. He was 87 years old.

Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died at the age of 87. Lewis's 60-year career resulted in three Grammy awards and seven gold records. Lewis died in his sleep at his Chicago home.

Lewis' career included crossover pop hits such as 'The "In" Crowd' and 'Hang On Sloopy,' as well as compositions for the ballet and hosting a TV show.

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