Ramsey Ameen

I am only seeing Mr Ameen´s obituary for the first time, 5 years after his passing. He was a great man and I wish I knew about his `real´ life outside of the classroom. I was just a kid and couldn´t fathom he had such a background. What a missed opportunity on my part not to stay in touch. My heart goes out to his family.

Ramsey and I were classmates in high school, where he and I shared many math classes. I feel fortunate that we reconnected on FB, since he has been a wonderful mentor into to world of music and its mathematical roots.

When my little granddaughter was learning about numbers at about 6 years old, she had some ideas about Infinity that she expressed while eating dinner. Ramsey was so amused by her thoughts that he composed a musical piece for her, entitled "Counting with Jordana." We have the manuscript framed in our dining room. So very sorry to hear this sad news. Harvey&Miriam Levitt Flisser, Scarsdale, NY.

I always learned something from Ramsey and I always thought I had more to learn from him music and mathematics. I heard him play only a few months ago, and I always looked forward to seeing him, even if only for lunch. His passing came as a shock, and I mourn him.

My condolences to his loving family; Mary, Alex (whom I never got to meet) and Amber.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Ameen family. So sorry to hear about Ramsey's passing. My prayers and love are with you all.

Ramsey and I were new teachers together at The Hudson School in the early 1980s. He was a great colleague and friend. I learned so much from and with him about teaching, learning, thinking, and life. I'm so grateful we re-connected a few years ago.

Ramsey and I only connected casually back when he was playing with Cecil. But in recent years we connected on Facebook and I will always treasure the various personal exchanges we had over that time. His passing fills me with great sorrow and I convey my deepest condolences to his family. - Marty Khan

I first met Ramsey in Harlem in the late 70s at Dianne McIntyre's Sounds in Motion Dance studio while I was a student there. Ramsey and the amazing Hank Johnson would make music that MADE you want to dance harder, braver, beautifully. His music reflected his inquisitive mind, ever-seeking intellect, and wry humor. He introduced me to his sister Dorrie who became one of my dearest friends. Ramsey & I reconnected during the Sounds in Motion reunion in 2012 and he graciously allowed me to...

So sorry for your loss, Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.