Album 1961 Genius

  • November 17, 2014

    Birth Of The Blues

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961. The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 and 27 December 1960. Ralph Burns wrote a triumphant chart for this Roy Henderson composition; Ray’s organ playing was brilliant. With John Frosk, Jimmy Nottingham, Philip Guilbeau (solo), Clark Terry, Joe Wilder […]

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  • November 11, 2014

    From The Heart

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 and 27 December 1960. I’ll never forget first hearing these first few Hammond notes. Ray Charles – organ; Philip Guilbeau (solo), Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Clark Terry, Eugene (Snooky) Young – trumpets; Henry Coker, Urbie […]

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  • November 4, 2014

    I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961.Single (B): Impulse 202, June 1961, b/w I’ve Got News For You. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 or 27 December 1960. Session personnel: John Frosk, Jimmy Nottingham, Philip Guilbeau, Clark Terry (solo on intro), Joe Wilder – trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie […]

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  • November 2, 2014

    I’ve Got News For You

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961.Single (A): Impulse 202, June 1961, b/w I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 or 27 December 1960. Session line-up: John Frosk, Jimmy Nottingham, Philip Guilbeau, Clark Terry, Joe Wilder – trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, […]

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  • October 31, 2014

    Let’s Go

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961.Single (B): Impulse 200, February 1961, b/w One Mint Julep. Ray composed the theme; it was based on the NBC chimes. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 or 27 December 1960. Ray Charles – organ; John Frosk, Jimmy Nottingham, Phil Guilbeau (solo), Clark […]

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  • October 26, 2014

    Mister C

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961. The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 and 27 December 1960. Ray Charles – organ; Philip Guilbeau (all trumpet solos), Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Clark Terry, Eugene (Snooky) Young – trumpets; Henry Coker, Urbie Green (solo), Al Grey, Benny […]

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  • October 26, 2014

    Moanin’

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961. The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 and 27 December 1960. Ray Charles – voc, organ; Philip Guilbeau (all trumpet solos), Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Clark Terry, Eugene (Snooky) Young – trumpets; Henry Coker, Urbie Green, Al Grey, Benny […]

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  • October 22, 2014

    One Mint Julep

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961. Single (A): Impulse 200, February 1961, b/w Let’s Go. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 and 27 December 1960. Ray Charles – organ; John Frosk, Jimmy Nottingham, Philip Guilbeau (trumpet solo), Clark Terry, Joe Wilder – trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Keg […]

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  • October 15, 2014

    Stompin’ Room Only

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961. Instrumental arranged by Ralph Burns, with Ray Charles on organ. The sessions at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, were on 26 and 27 December 1960. With Philip Guilbeau, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Clark Terry, Eugene (Snooky) Young – trumpets; Henry Coker, Urbie Green, Al […]

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  • October 15, 2014

    Strike Up The Band

    Album: Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse 2, February 1961. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, on 26 and 27 December 1960. Ray Charles on Hammond, trumpet by Phil Guilbeau. Arranged by Quincy Jones. Follow the album link above for further details. Live: ”62 LC Berlin – Released

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