Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Greenville, Florida, U.S.
R&B, soul, blues, gospel, country, jazz, pop, rock and roll
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known professionally as Ray Charles, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and composer. Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called "Brother Ray." He was often referred to as "The Genius." Charles was blind from the age of seven.
Ray Charles (1957)
The Great Ray Charles (1957)
Yes Indeed! (1958)
Soul Brothers (1958) with Milt Jackson
Ray Charles at Newport (1959)
What'd I Say (1959)
The Genius of Ray Charles (1959)
Ray Charles in Person (1960)
The Genius Hits the Road (1960)
The Genius Sings the Blues (1961)
Soul Meeting (1961) with Milt Jackson
The Genius After Hours (1961)
Dedicated to You (1961)
Ray Charles and Betty Carter (1961) with Betty Carter
Genius + Soul = Jazz (1961)
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music (1962)
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Volume Two (1962)
Ingredients in a Pecipe for Soul (1963) 1990 Reis.
Sweet & Sour Tears (1964)
Live in Concert (1964)
I'm All Yours-Baby! (1969)
A Message from the People (1972)
Renaissance (1975)
Porgy & Bess (1976) 2001 Rem., with Cleo Laine
Friendship (1984) 2005 Rem.
Live (1987)
The Birth of Soul: The Complete Atlantic Rhythm and Blues Recordings (1991) 1952-1959
Strong Love Affair (1995)
Thanks for Bringing Love Around Again (2002)
At the Olympia (2004)
The Complete Swing Time and Down Beat Recordings 1949-1952 (2004)
Ray Sings, Basie Swings (2006)
Bonus Singles (2013)
Zurich 1961 (2016)
