Ray Charles - Ô-Genio - Ray Charles Live In Brazil 1963
	Released: 2004 Label: Rhino Records Cat. No.: 970389 Total Time:
	Reviewed by: Keith Muzikman Hannaleck, February 2004 You know what is nice about writing a review on Ray Charles? He was celebrated while he was here in the world of the living, not after his passing. Ô-Genio: Ray Charles Live In Brazil 1963 is an early performance in black and white film of Ray and his incredible band performing live in Brazil in 1963. While the quality of the video is suspect at times, particularly on the second set, the performance by Charles and his orchestra is simple mesmersizing. To be honest, I never delved into this man's music as I did on this DVD. Much to my delight, I absolutely loved every minute of this. Charles really was a musical genius. His ability to take ordinary standards like "You Are My Sunshine" and "My Bonnie" and turn them into soulful jazz workouts was a true wonder of musicianship and technical brilliance. I can easily overlook the quality of the video for the historical importance and musical treasure that this performance captures. If you like the music of Ray Charles, or music in general for that matter, you will sincerely appreciate what this timeless DVD has to offer. Rating: 4/5 More about Ô-Genio - Ray Charles Live In Brazil 1963: Track Listing: First show: What'd I Say / Take These Chains From My Heart / You Are My Sunshine / Set Me Free / Carry Me Back To Old Virginny / My Bonnie / In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down) / Just A Little Lovin' / You Don't Know Me / Margie / Hit The Road Jack / Moanin' / Birth Of A Band / Hallelujah I Love Her So / untitled jazz instrumental Second show: Hallelujah I Love Her So / In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down) / Erontex Commercial / Moanin' / My Bonnie / No One / Don't Set Me Free / Take These Chains From My Heart / Erontex Commercial / I Can't Stop Loving You / Don't Set Me Free Reprise / You Are My Sunshine / What'd I Say / Ray Charles Entre Nos commercial / closing announcement Musicians: Ray Charles - piano, alto sax, vocals Oliver Beener - trumpet Gwen Berry - background vocals Tina Brooks - tenor sax Roy Burrowes - trumpet Henderson Chambers - tenor trombone Leroy Cooper - baritone sax Philip Guilbeau - trumpet Margie Hendrix - background vocals Wilbert G.T. Hogan - drums Harold "Geezil" Minerve - alto sax David "Fathead" Newman - tenor sax Julian Priester - background vocals Dan Turner - alto sax Edgar Willis - bass Contact: Website: www.raycharles.com Note: will open new browser window Discography Extensive, includes these reviewed titles: Genius Loves Company (2004) More Music From Ray (2005) Ô-Genio: Ray Charles Live In Brazil 1963 (2004)
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