| | | (P) 2000 (2010)
| ... A classic of the soul and R&B canon, The Genius Sings the Blues is a snapshot of the evolution of timeless American music captured by the pianist's indelible rhythmic pace, gospel roots, jazz backgrounds, and Southern-styled accents. From the iconic cover art to the distinguished music within, everything about the thematic record is iconic. Now, nearly 50 years later, it can be heard in pristine fidelity [...]
1. Early In The Mornin' 2. Hard Times / (Nobody Knows Better Than I) 3. The Midnight Hour 4. The Right Time 5. Feelin' Sad 6. Ray's Blues 7. I'm Movin' On 8. I Believe To My Soul [...]
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| | | | | | (P) 2001 (2014)
| ... The cavity of Charles' instrument, acoustic signatures of the stand-up bass lines, and swish of the percussion are all presented with unfettered realism. Taken from the same three studio gatherings that yielded The Great Ray Charles, the eight tunes here feature the icon pairing with both a trio and a [...]
1. The Genius After Hours 2. Ain't Misbehavin' 3. Dawn Ray 4. Joy Ride 5. Hornful Soul 6. The Man I Love 7. Charlesville 8. Music, Music, Music
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| | | | | | (P) 1959 (2016)
| ... /> Divided into two sides, The Genius of Ray Charles finds the pianist/singer paired with tenor saxophonist and longtime foil David "Fathead" Newman, Charles' band, and a few members from Count Basie and Duke Ellington's ensembles. Arranger Quincy Jones does the chart honors, revving up the big bands and [...]
1. Let The Good Times Roll 2. It Had To Be You 3. Alexander's Ragtime Band 4. Two Years Of Torture 5. When Your Lover Has Gone 6. Deed I Do 7. Just For A Thrill 8. You Won't Let Me Go [...]
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