Ray Charles - Ray Sings Basie Swings

Ray Sings Basie Swings combines archival, never-before-heard Ray Charles vocal recordings with brand new performances by the Count Basie Orchestra. This groundbreaking release gives listeners the unprecedented experience of hearing Ray Charles at the dazzling peak of his vocal prowess. Ray Sings Basie Swings was created with the most up-to-date recording and mixing technology, offering sound quality that is state-of-the-art.

The producers of this project discovered archival reels of Ray Charles performing live in 1973. Although the vocals were superior, the remaining elements were of extremely poor quality. They decided to bring the current Basie Orchestra into the studio and, using the latest technology, they carefully and painstakingly laid down a new instrumental backdrop for Charles' towering vocals.

Oh What A Beautiful Morning

Let The Good Times Roll

How Long Has This Been Going On?

Every Saturday Night

Busted

Cryin' Time

I Can't Stop Loving You

Come Live With Me

Feel So Bad

The Long And Winding Road

Look What They've Done To My Song

Georgia On My Mind

Them That Got

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 2 person(s) rated this product.

This is a gift... get it while you can posted on 09/12/2009 5 Stars I am stunned by how good this album is. Ray is in total top form, and the new arrangements are excellent. The lp is more open than the cd, and Ray's voice just sits in the mix great. This album is a labor of love by those who spent the time to finally meld Rays recording of years ago with modern arrangements played by the current Basie band. No matter how hard you listen you will still think Ray and the band made this recording at the same time. I love this album and if you love Ray you HAVE to get this!!!

Unbelievable posted on 01/17/2008 5 Stars The music is great and the sound is out of this world. It is as if God brought Ray back to sing in my family room! The Basie band is a perfect match for Ray's vocals.

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