Funky trumpet galore – and one of the few albums ever cut by trumpeter Billy Brooks as a leader! At the time of this 1974 LP, Billy Brooks was an overlooked LA trumpeter working in the Ray Charles band – and although this record didn't bring him instant fame when it was released, it's ... (Jazz, Soul)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ray Charles' 3rd foray into straight jazz material – and like the others in this series, an all-instrumental album that focuses on the talents of Charles' group at the time! The tunes are a well-chosen batch of numbers that get past the standard bluesy Ray Charles mode – and take off ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ray Charles —
Renaissance ... LP Crossover, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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The highlight here is Ray's cool cover of "Living For The City" – done with some great Fender Rhodes on the intro, and sung by Ray in a raspy voice that's quite different from the hit, or any other take on the tune! The track opens up nicely, and the keys alone are worth the price ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album