Genius+Soul=Jazz

Infobox Album | | Name = Genius+Soul=Jazz
Type = Album
Artist = Ray Charles


Released = March 1961
Recorded = December 26-27, 1960 in New York City
Length = 34:54
Genre = Soul, Jazz
Label = Impulse!/ABC-Paramount
Producer = Ray Charles
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|3.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:h84gtq8ztu48 link]
*Warr.org Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.warr.org/charles.html#G+S=J link]
Last album = "Ray Charles and Betty Carter"
(1961)
This album = "Genius+Soul=Jazz"
(1961)
Next album = "The Genius Sings the Blues"
(1961)
"Genius+Soul=Jazz" is a 1961 album by Ray Charles. Featuring arrangements from the legendary Quincy Jones, Ray is accompanied by members of The Count Basie Band. Highlights include "One Mint Julep" and "I've Got News For You".

Track listing

# "From The Heart" – 3:30
# "I've Got News For You" – 4:28
# "Moanin'" – 3:14
# "Let's Go" – 2:39
# "One Mint Julep" – 3:02
# "I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town" – 3:38
# "Stompin' Room Only" – 3:35
# "Mister C" – 4:28
# "Strike Up The Band" – 2:35
# "Birth Of The Blues" – 5:05

External links

* [http://www.warr.org/charles.html Album summary]