Blue Note Plays Ray Charles

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Overview

Blue Note Plays Ray Charles contains 11 previously released performances by jazz artists associated with the label who dip into the songbook of "Brother Ray." These are enjoyable re-creations courtesy of several Hammond B-3 masters, including Jimmy McGriff's "I Got a Woman," Freddie Roach's "Night Time Is the Right Time," and Jimmy Smith's "I'm Movin' On." Also of note is guitarist Grant Green's lyrical take on "I Can't Stop Loving You," with pianist Herbie Hancock's light, late-night blues touch influenced by The Genius After Hours. On past Blue Note Plays releases, the time line of music has tended to cross several decades, making for an erratic and jarring listening experience. Fortunately, there is a consistency on Blue Note Plays Ray Charles, as nine of the tracks were recorded in the '60s with the exception of two by Lou Rawls: "That's Where It's At," with Charles on vocals, from 1989 and "Hide nor Hair" from 1992. This budget-priced release is recommended to all fans of Ray Charles, whether they are jazz fans or not. ~ Al Campbell

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/2005
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0724356094529
Rank:	126077

Tracks

1. That's Where It's At  - James W. Alexander  - Ray Charles  - Sam Cooke  - Lou Rawls
2. I Got a Woman  - Jimmy McGriff
3. What Would I Do Without You  - Stanley Turrentine
4. This Little Girl of Mine  - Ray Charles  - Grant Green
5. Ain't That Love  - Ray Charles  - Bill Henderson  - Jimmy Smith
6. (Night Time Is) The Right Time  - Freddie Roach
7. Hallelujah, I Love Her So  - Ray Charles  - Thad Jones  -  Lewis  - Joe Williams
8. Drown in My Own Tears  - Henry Glover  -  Three Sounds
9. Hide nor Hair  - Percy Mayfield  - Lou Rawls
10. I Can't Stop Loving You  - Don Gibson  - Grant Green
11. I'm Movin' On  - Jimmy Smith  - Hank Snow

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lou Rawls   Primary Artist,Vocals
Grant Green   Primary Artist,Guitar
Jimmy Smith   Primary Artist,Organ
Stanley Turrentine   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Joe Williams   Primary Artist,Vocals
The Three Sounds   Primary Artist
Freddy Roach   Primary Artist
Jimmy McGriff   Primary Artist,Organ
Freddie Roach   Primary Artist,Organ
Mel Lewis Orchestra   Primary Artist
Thad Jones   Primary Artist
Bill Henderson   Primary Artist,Vocals
Ray Charles   Primary Artist,Vocals
Tim Hagans   Horn,Horn Section
Wayne Andre   Horn,Horn Section
Seldon Powell   Horn,Horn Section
Hank Crawford   Horn,Sax (Alto),Horn Section
Bob Cranshaw   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Morris Dow   Guitar,Guitar
Steve Turre   Horn,Horn Section
Jack Walrath   Horn,Horn Section
Bobby Watson   Horn
Howard Johnson   Horn,Horn Section
Tinker Barfield   Guitar (Bass)
Steve Khan   Guitar
Andy Simpkins   Bass
Richard Tee   Piano
Mickey Roker   Drums
Eddie Wright   Guitar
David "Fathead" Newman   Sax (Alto),Horn Section
Billy Higgins   Drums
Clarence Johnston   Drums
Chris Parker   Drums
Joe Henderson   Sax (Tenor)
Ben Dixon   Drums,Tambourine
James Spaulding   Sax (Alto)
Donald Bailey   Drums
Big John Patton   Organ
Pepper Adams   Sax (Baritone)
Ray Crawford   Guitar
Blue Mitchell   Trumpet
Jackie Mills   Drums
Gene Harris   Organ,Piano
McCoy Tyner   Piano
Reggie Workman   Bass
Herbie Hancock   Piano
Eluriel Tinker Barfield   Bass
Bobby Ray Watson   Horn Section

Technical Credits

Richard Boch   Audio Production
Billy Vera   Audio Production,Producer
Michael Cuscuna   Audio Production,Producer,Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
Alfred Lion   Audio Production,Producer
Sonny Lester   Producer
Renald Richard   Composer
Hank Snow   Composer
Ray Charles   Composer
Thad Jones   Arranger
Duke Pearson   Arranger
Don Gibson   Composer
Sam Cooke   Composer
Ron McMaster   Mastering
Richard Bock   Producer
Percy Mayfield   Composer
James W. Alexander   Composer
Lew Herman   Composer
Morty Craft   Composer
Henry Glover   Composer
Gordon H. Jee   Design,Creative Director
J.W. Alexander   Composer