A 7-disc box set covering Ray Charles' entire Atlantic Records repertoire, with an entire disc of unreleased rarities. A bonus DVD features Ray live at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1960 and an exclusive interview with Ahmet Ertegun by Ray director Taylor Hackford! 7 CDs totaling over 9 hours of beautifully re-mastered musical genius! Encompasses Ray Charles' entire Atlantic catalogue career from 1952-59, plus rarities. Liner notes featuring an essay by Ahmet Ertegun (who also co-produced this boxed set), an in-depth historical overview by David Ritz, detailed recording session information, and an Atlantic album and singles discography). Tons of rare photos and the original liner notes for all of the artist's Atlantic LPs, including insightful writing by renowned music scribes Nat Hentoff, Bill Randle, Guy Remark, Billy Taylor, Leonard Feather, and more. Rhino. 2012.
J**Y
Brother,Ray can move you.
Outstanding.Although my copy has 2005 printed on it,I can't imagine the later issue,of seven years later could possibly add much,if anything ,to the sound.Clearly someone went to a lot of trouble with this,or the originals were recorded in the most exemplary fashion.I'm a convert to mono, lately,with Aretha,Miles Davis,Coltrane,Dylan,Beatles...there's an honesty to mono,rather than phoney stereo,that makes for a more realistic listen.They have ...presence.
R**S
The Genius
Atlantic records (through Rhino) have released a superb box set of Ray Charles Atlantic material between 1954 to 1960 all the singles are included.This is probably not for those new to Charles, unless you like Jazz (there is quite a lot over the cds) Probably better to buy a cheaper compilation ( one of the 'Not Now' compilations)For collectors, the bonus cd is full of out takes and studio chat between Ray and producer Ahmet Ertegun. There is a couple of outtakes featuring Ray on piano with Ahmet reading through the lyrics. Brilliant!
M**Y
Genius
Fabulous box set
M**D
Husband pleased with this for Christmas
Husband pleased with this for Christmas
N**D
Mr Soul Ray gave us Soul music, this is ...
Mr Soul Ray gave us Soul music, this is a must collection for any music fan wanting to stretch their music horizons,
