Album · 2006
Ray Sings, Basie Swings
- Released
- 3 October 2006
- Label
- Concord Records
- Catalogue no.
- CCD-30026-2
- Tracklist
- 12 tracks
- Length
- 48:16
- Country
- US
“Ray Sings, Basie Swings” is an album by Ray Charles + Count Basie Orchestra, released in 2006 on Concord Records. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 48:16. Jazz standards on the record include “Georgia On My Mind”, “How Long Has This Been Going On?” and “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'”. The line-up features Clark Terry (trumpet), David “Fathead” Newman (tenor saxophone), Ernie Royal (trumpet), Frank Wess (flute, saxophone) and Joe Newman (trumpet).
Who played on Ray Sings, Basie Swings
- Clark Terry trumpet on 1 track
- David “Fathead” Newman tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Ernie Royal trumpet on 1 track
- Frank Wess flute, saxophone on 1 track
- Joe Newman trumpet on 1 track
- Marcus Belgrave trumpet on 1 track
- Marshall Royal alto saxophone on 1 track
- Melba Liston trombone on 1 track
- Paul Gonsalves tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Quentin Jackson trombone on 1 track
- Ray Charles piano, vocals on 1 track
- Snookie Young trumpet on 1 track
- Zoot Sims tenor saxophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Oh, What a Beautiful Morning standard — Richard Rodgers 4:32
- 2 Let the Good Times Roll 2:57
- 3 How Long Has This Been Going On? standard — George Gershwin 6:19
- 4 Every Saturday Night — Aaron Collins 4:05
- 5 Busted — Harlan Howard 2:33
- 6 Crying Time — Buck Owens 3:54
- 7 I Can’t Stop Loving You — Don Gibson 4:01
- 8 Come Live With Me 4:10
- 9 Feel So Bad — Chuck Willis 4:10
- 10 The Long and Winding Road 4:03
- 11 Look What They’ve Done to My Song 2:51
- 12 Georgia on My Mind standard — Hoagy Carmichael 4:41
Production
- Ahmet Ertegun producer
- Jerry Wexler producer
- Nesuhi Ertegun producer
- Quincy Jones arranger
More albums by Ray Charles + Count Basie Orchestra
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Ray Sings, Basie Swings?
The line-up of Ray Sings, Basie Swings includes Clark Terry (trumpet), David “Fathead” Newman (tenor saxophone), Ernie Royal (trumpet), Frank Wess (flute, saxophone), Joe Newman (trumpet), Marcus Belgrave (trumpet), Marshall Royal (alto saxophone) and Melba Liston (trombone).
Which label released Ray Sings, Basie Swings?
Ray Sings, Basie Swings was released in 2006 on Concord Records (CCD-30026-2).
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