The 83-year-old Lewis formed the Ramsey Lewis Trio early in his career and won several Grammy awards.
CHICAGO (AP) — A jazz pianist and composer is being honored with a lifetime achievement award on the occasion of African-American Heritage Month.
Chicago-born Ramsey Lewis is scheduled to receive the award Thursday. It will be presented by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White at the Thompson Center in Chicago.
The 83-year-old Lewis formed the Ramsey Lewis Trio early in his career and won several Grammy awards.
