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This set is rather unusual, for it is strictly instrumental, allowing Ray Charles a rare opportunity to be a jazz-oriented pianist. Two selections are with a trio (bassist Oscar Pettiford joins Charles on "Black Coffee"), while the other six are with a septet taken from his big band of the period. Key among the sidemen are David Newman (soloing on both tenor and alto) and trumpeter Joseph Bridgewater; highlights include Quincy Jones' "The Ray," "My Melancholy Baby," "Doodlin'," and "Undecided." Ray Charles should have recorded in this setting more often in his later years. Scott Yanow,
TRACK LISTINGS
1 Dawn Ray / Joe Harris 5:03
2 The Man I Love / Joe Harris 4:28
3 Music, Music, Music / Joe Harris 2:56
4 Black Coffee / Joe Harris 5:32
5 The Ray / William Peeples 4:00
6 I Surrender, Dear / William Peeples 5:08
7 Hornful Soul / William Peeples 5:30
8 Ain't Misbehavin' / William Peeples 5:41
9 Joy Ride / John Hunt 4:40
10 Sweet Sixteen Bars / William Peeples 4:07
11 Doodlin' / William Peeples 5:54
12 There's No You / William Peeples 4:47
13 Undecided / William Peeples 3:40
14 My Melancholy Baby / William Peeples 4:20
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