| | Ray Charles Ray Sings, Basie Swings CD Ray Charles Discography of CDs
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The title of this set is slightly misleading: it isn't--as much as music fans may wish it--a collaboration between Ray Charles and Count Basie. Instead, the contents of this 2006 release contain recordings Ray Charles made in 1973, which were discovered in 2005, then overdubbed with backing by the Count Basie Orchestra (though sans the Count himself, who died in the early '80s). The results are highly enjoyable however, with Charles revisiting early '60s hits like "Busted," "Cryin' Time," and "Georgia on My Mind," among others, and the swinging big-band arrangements fit beautifully.
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).Entertainment Weekly (p.81) - "[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."
Down Beat (p.88) - 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." Ray Sings, Basie Swings Music Ray Charles Ray Sings, Basie Swings Songs Ray Sings, Basie Swings Music Review Buy Ray Sings, Basie Swings CD Purchase Ray Sings, Basie Swings CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Eva Cassidy Live At Blues Alley CD (1997)
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Living Blues magazine has recently announced the winners of the 2001 Living Blues Critics' Awards.Houston's Calvin Owens is honored to be named Most Outstanding Blues Musician in the category of Sax, Trumpet, or Horn Section.Living Blues magazine, now in its thirty-first year, is distributed internationally and generally recognized as the leading periodical documenting the African-American blues tradition. It is published bi-monthly by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. The awards are determined by nominations and secret ballots from a large cast of writers located throughout North America.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "BIG BAND BLUES "Blues and jazz legend Calvin Owens releases his seventh CD, THE BEST OF CALVIN OWENS" , on Sawdust Alley Records.The year 2001 MARK THE DEBUT "THE BEST OF CALVIN OWENS" a thirteen-track CD highlighting the most recent evolution of the diverse artistry of master trumpeter, ...
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This charming and uplifting CD is Amy Syd's second release. It includes 12 original songs with deeply moving, personal lyrics and heart-warming melodies. It's an eclectic mix - from fully-arranged pop ballads to simple acoustic ...
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