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Ray Charles: Ray Charles (vocals, piano); Will Matthews (guitar); Marshall McDonald (flute, alto saxophone); Scotty Barnhart (trumpet); Clarence Banks (trombone); Tony Suggs (...Read more
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ray at his best
I've always had respect for Ray Charles but have not taken the time to listen to many of his recordings over the years. I was quite disapponted in the Genius Loves Company rec...Read more
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Ray Sings, Basie Swings
The genius of Ray Charles with the big sound of the Basie Band. Talent and power that you don't often find. This CD has the classics better than you rememberd them. Is it wron...Read more

Ray Sings, Basie Swings [Digipak] by Ray Charles (CD, Oct-2006, Concord)

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Album Features
UPC:888072300262
Artist:Ray Charles
Format:CD
Release Year:2006
Record Label:Concord
Genre:Blues, Piano

Track Listing
1. Oh What a Beautiful Morning
2. Let the Good Times Roll
3. How Long Has This Been Going On?
4. Every Saturday Night
5. I Can't Stop Loving You
6. Cryin' Time
7. Busted
8. Come Live With Me
9. Feel So Bad
10. Long and Winding Road, The
11. Look What They've Done to My Song
12. Georgia on My Mind

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Producer:Gregg Field
Distributor:Universal Distribution
Recording Type:Studio
Recording Mode:Stereo
SPAR Code:n/a

Album Notes
Ray Charles: Ray Charles (vocals, piano); Will Matthews (guitar); Marshall McDonald (flute, alto saxophone); Scotty Barnhart (trumpet); Clarence Banks (trombone); Tony Suggs (piano); James Leary (bass instrument); Butch Miles (drums); Patti Austin, Valerie Pinkston (background vocals).

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4 stars out of 5 -- [T]he result comes off as a well done big band set....It's wonderful to have these new versions with the Basie band added for solid support.
Down Beat

[H]ere's Charles singing classics like 'Busted' and 'I Can't Stop Loving You,' even covering 'The Long and Winding Road,' at his expressive height.
Entertainment Weekly

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Ray Sings, Basie Swings [Digipak] by Ray Charles (CD, Oct-2006, Concord)
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ray at his best

Created: 05/01/07
I've always had respect for Ray Charles but have not taken the time to listen to many of his recordings over the years. I was quite disapponted in the Genius Loves Company recording (in spite of its many awards) because I felt that many of the guest vocalists had no business trying to sing with Ray Charles..I felt that if I'm going to listen to a Ray Charles album, I want to hear Ray--period..So when this album came along, my longtime idol, Quincy Jones, wrote in the liner notes that this album was "one for the ages"...that was good enough for me. Ray's vocals on this recording are among his best and I'm so thankful they were saved from extinction...His versions of "Oh, what a Beautiful Morning","Crying Time", and "The Long and Winding Road" are my favorites but the entire album is a joy to listen to. I gave several copies away as Christmas presents and have received wonderful reviews from virtually everyone..I'm hoping alot of people will listen to it and experience the Genius himself..alone.. backed by a fine orchestra and singers.
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Ray Sings, Basie Swings

Created: 09/07/07
The genius of Ray Charles with the big sound of the Basie Band. Talent and power that you don't often find. This CD has the classics better than you rememberd them. Is it wrong to say Ray Charles is out of sight?
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They Both "Swing"

Created: 06/02/07
This CD will appeal to all ages. I love it. Old standards to new favorites ... all done with Ray Charles undeniable style and talent ... to the sound of the Big Band.

Highly recomment.
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The Title is perfect!

Created: 27/04/08
This is the Best Ray Charles CD ever! Ever! I heard it on Accuradio while working in the office and went on eBay to buy it. Had to have this right now.
The way it was put together and the voices filled in and such, we heard the
whole story on NPR a few days later. Great idea, and I play this CD quite often
even in the car.

TourMeister
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A great buy.

Created: 03/01/08
Some of the best Ray Charles you will ever want to hear . . . soulful, dynamic.
Basie's Orch is, as usual, outstanding. If you are a fan of either, this compilation is a must.
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