Jon Batiste will receive the inaugural Ray Charles "Architect of Sound" Award at the annual Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, which is set for May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The ...

As pop idol, hit-making solo artist, and with the most star-studded CV of any sideman, the affable Welshman offers up his ...

In tribute to the genius of Ray Charles, a swinging sextet of outstanding Bay Area ... and overnight he went from playing small clubs to huge amphitheaters. Blues guitarist extraordinaire Chris Cain ...

Hammond organ hero Jimmy Smith broke into the US Hot 100 in 1965 when he teamed up with guitarist Kenny Burrell and drummer Grady Tate to record this punchy, blues-infused instrumental.

Billie Holiday - God Bless The Child (Audio) Watch this video on YouTube Click to load video “Lady Sings The Blues,” co-written ... recorded with the Ray Ellis Orchestra, showed that even ...

The CCM Jazz Orchestra at the University of Cincinnati will honor Ray Charles in a concert featuring classics, with guest ...

But unforgettably, in 1960, Ray Charles recorded the song about his home for his album, The Genius Hits the Road. It went to number one all over America. In 1979, Charles played and sang it before ...

Ray Charles was a legendary singer known for blending soul, gospel, blues, and jazz into unforgettable music. His powerful voice and unique style changed American music, making hits like ...

EVANGLINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — After meeting for one day on March 26, the Grand Jury returned indictments on the case of Ray Charles Fontenot Jr. Ray was indicted on the charge of second-degree ...

While the Ray Charles classic tune "Georgia on My Mind" has been used for the annual ad campaign for six years straight, ESPN has now opted to use a cover of the song by New England singer Noah Kahan.