In addition, saxophonists Hank Crawford and David "Fathead" Newman, whose respective sounds were as much a part of the classic Charles style as was the leader, turn in fine solos throughout. Truly a must for fans of Charles' powerful overall style.
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Product Identifiers
ProducerNesuhi Ertegun, Jerry Wexler, Ahmet Ertegun
Record LabelRhino / Atlantic/Wea
UPC0075678173127
eBay Product ID (ePID)19050200786
Product Key Features
Era1950s
Run Time3888 Sec
Release Year1987
FormatCD
InstrumentPiano, Trumpet
FeaturesStudio Recording
GenreJazz, R&B & Soul, Blues
TypeAlbum
StyleInstrumental, Early R&B
ArtistRay Charles
Release TitleGreat Ray Charles
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Guest ArtistOscar Pettiford, David "Fathead" Newman
DistributionWea
Number of Tracks14
Country/Region of ManufactureEuropean Union, United States
BassOscar Pettiford, Roosevelt Sheffield
EngineerTom Dowd, Earle Brown, Earl Brown Singers, Earl Brown
Reviews4 Stars - Excellent - "...THE GREAT RAY CHARLES is jazzy instrumentals, late night romantic ballads or gorgeous rearrangements of old classics...and established Charles as much more than an R&B hitmaker..."