Ray Charles records ‘Genius + Soul = Jazz,’ an album arranged by Quincy Jones for Impulse! (1960)

Ray Charles‘ ‘Genius + Soul = Jazz’ is an album arranged by Quincy Jones, recorded on December 26–27, 1960 with members of The Count Basie Band and released in March 1961 By Impulse!.

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Track Listing : 1.From The Heart (Ray Charles) – 03:30 . 2.I’Ve Got News For You (Ray Alfred) – 04:28 . 3.Moanin’ (Bobby Timmons) – 03:14 . 4.Let’S Go (Ray Charles) – 02:39 . 5.One Mint Julep (Rudy Toombs) – 03:02 . 6.I’M Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town (William Weldon/Roy Jacobs) – 03:38 . 7.Stompin’ Room Only (Ray Charles) – 03:35 . 8.Mister C (Ray Charles) – 04:28 . 9.Strike Up The Band (Ray Charles) – 02:35 . 10.Birth Of The Blues (Ray Charles) – 05:05

Musicians : Thad Jones – Cornet . Freddie Green – Guitar . Billy Mitchell – Saxophone . Frank Wess – Saxophone . Quincy Jones – Arrangements . Ralph Burns – Conductor . Joe Benjamin – Bass . Roy Haynes – Drums . Sonny Payne – Drums . Sam Herman – Guitar . George Dorsey – Sax (Alto) . Marshall Royal – Sax (Alto) . Earle Warren – Sax (Alto) . Charlie Fowlkes – Sax (Baritone) . Haywood Henry – Sax (Baritone) . Frank Foster – Sax (Tenor) . Budd Johnson – Sax (Tenor) . Seldon Powell – Sax (Tenor) . Jimmy Cleveland – Trombone . Henry Coker – Trombone . Urbie Green – Trombone . Al Grey – Trombone . Keg Johnson – Trombone . George Matthews – Trombone . John Frosk – Trumpet . Philip Guilbeau – Trumpet . Joe Newman Quartet – Trumpet . Jimmy Nottingham – Trumpet . Clark Terry – Trumpet . Joe Wilder – Trumpet . Snooky Young – Trumpet

Production : Produced By Ray Charles, Sid Feller, Creed Taylor . Steve Hoffman – Mastering . Terry Howard – Mastering

Package : Robert Flynn – Cover Design . Dick Katz – Liner Notes . Bob Gomel – Photography

Recorded On December 26–27, 1960 At Rudy Van Gelder Studio.

Released March 1961 By Impulse!.

(Source Ray Charles – Genius + Soul = Jazz | Official Site)

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All About Jazz
That legacy is often discounted in favor of his earlier Atlantic sides, but few could swing as hard as Charles, as these sides allow. It will be with open ears that we might expect the future releases from the Ray Charles archives. […]

Blogcritics
He returns to his piano as the instrument of choice but it is his skill as the band leader which makes the music come alive. The rhythms and styles spread out in many directions; from a Latin beat to big band to even what one might call funky jazz. […]

No Depression
This isn’t the most interesting part of his career, nor did it create the best music, but for the most part it is ultimately well worth checking out for fans of Ray, jazz, or both. […]

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