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Ray Charles: Sax Genius
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Mar 23, 2009 9:30 AM
Re: Ray Charles: Sax Genius
That wasn't really very good. It would have made a fun break in the middle of a set where he mostly sang and played the piano, but I would bet that any of the sax players in the band could have done a better solo than that. The fast passages sounded muddy, his tone wasn't interesting, and rhythmically it sounded like he was trying to catch up to the band most of the time, rather than playing off the beat they set up as a base. If you want to hear sax genius, check out the YouTube clip of Charlie Parker and Coleman Hawkins playing "Ballade".
Re: Ray Charles: Sax Genius
Another one to check out is Cannonball Adderly's "Work Song" or "Bossa Nova Nemo".
Re: Ray Charles: Sax Genius
Appreciated on the frank comments Tom. This particular clip wasn't the best thing since the invention of sliced bread, IMO. I just happened to notice in another recent clip Ray blowing the horn and decided to do some quick trolling for links.
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