
Eldee Young
Courtesy of Tyree Young
Eldee Young (January 7, 1936-2007) - Young was one third of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, with whom he won two Grammy Awards. One of the best and most sought after jazz bassists, Young had an distinguished career after the Trio split up playing with fellow Lewis Trio alum, Isaac Holt, in Young-Holt Unlimited, as well as, playing with music legends Dinah Washington, Dizzy Gillespie and others.