Photos from the Event
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Composer Ramsey Lewis and Conductor Scott Hall at the Kennedy Center Marquee
Ramsey Lewis and the Kennedy Center Director of Jazz Programming Kevin Struthers
The Hall of Nations Display World Flags inside the Kennedy Center
Orchestra Members Arrive for Afternoon Rehearsal
Ramsey Lewis and Orchestra Trumpeter
Rehearsals Begin with Full Orchestra and Multi-Media Presentation
WTTW Executive Producer Nicolette Ferri Working with Lighting Director Jim Cuvy
Mobile Control Unit Sets Up to Record the Concert
Associate Director Leslie Wilson, Director Steve Purcell and WTTW Technical Director Derrick Young inside Mobile Control Unit
WTTW's Don DeMartini Maintains Mobile Control Unit Technical Operations
WTTW's Parke Richeson, Maggie Ness and Nicolette Ferri Go over Final Concert Production Details
An Image of the Lincoln Memorial Sets the Mood for the Opening of the Concert
Orchestra Members Are Staged Under the Multi-Media Screen
Maestro Ramsey Lewis Takes the Stage and Greets His Audience
Ramsey Lewis Takes Command at the Steinway Grand Piano
Conductor Arranger Scott Hall Guides the Orchestral Movements
Historic Photo of Abraham Lincoln Illuminates Over the Stage
Orchestra Saxophonist Delivers a Sensational Solo
Vocalist Dee Alexander Sings Powerful Improvisations over the Orchestra
Historic Photo of an African American Slave Rejoicing Her New Found Freedom
From Slavery to Presidency, the Concert Exhibits the Social, Cultural Political and Historical Journey to Freedom
Ramsey Lewis Gives Gratitude and Takes a Bow to His Audience
Ramsey Lewis and Scott Hall Receive Standing Ovation at the Concerts Conclusion
Conductor Scott Hall, Composer Ramsey Lewis and Bassist Joshua Ramos
Jan Lewis, Ramsey Lewis and Chaz Ebert
Ramsey Lewis and Producer Nicolette Ferri Discuss Concert Details
WTTW's VP Frances Harth, Ramsey Lewis and WTTW's CEO Dan Schmidt
Drummer Leon Joyce and Fiance Barbara Nedd
Ramsey Lewis, Grandson Jordan and Jordan's Father Bobby Lewis
Producer Nicolette Ferri, Guest Pamela Nunes, Guest Mary Ellen Nunes and WTTW VP Frances Harth
Sherri Blount, Ramsey Lewis and BET CEO Debra Lee
Chaz Ebert and Nicolette Ferri
Harvey Wineberg, Ramsey Lewis and Lucy Minor
Ramsey Lewis with WTTW Team Frances Harth, Nicolette Ferri, Dan Schmidt and Parke Richeson
Kristopher Edison and Ramsey Lewis
Before the Show
Concert Performance
After Concert
