The Genius Of Ray Charles

This album has been added to 4 public lists:

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  1958-1959

  James

  This album demonstrates how comfortably Charles could move beyond R&B without losing his identity. The orchestral arrangements add sophistication while preserving the emotional directness of his singing. His interpretations feel completely personal regardless of the material. Every performance radiates confidence and intelligence. Charles was becoming one of America's most versatile artists.

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  1001Albums

  Neil Hopkins

  A perfect wake up call - big band jazz with a bluesy twist centered around the voice and piano of Ray Charles. He was just 25 years old when this was released and this was his seventh album in just two years. Side one is bright and brassy, and the flip side is laid back and cool. My highlight is the reflective Am I Blue.

  Genius? Yes, I think so

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  2024-11

  vertino

  1001albums:824

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  my VINYL collection

  tabi <3