Genius + Soul = Jazz
"Within this galvanising orchestra of phenomenal energy and dazzling sound in every sense, The Genius' voice and organ find a greater force than ever." - Jazz Magazine
Artist: Ray Charles
Genre: Jazz
Label: Jazz Wax
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Ray Charles' iconic LP Genius + Soul = Jazz and 3 bonus tracks 180g orange vinyl, includes new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide to Jazz's writer Brian Morton and by Paris' prestigious Jazz Magazine.
"This album finds Ray Charles working with the Basie orchestra and with Quincy Jones and Ralph Burns as arrangers, a partnership perfectly aligned to give the session both maximum creative integrity and maximum audience appeal." - Penguin Guide To Jazz
About the artist
Ray Charles Robinson Sr. was an American singer, songwriter, pianist and alto saxophonist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called "Brother Ray".
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