The Ray Charles Tribute All-Stars at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Doors and dinner beginning at 6:00 PM
“... they call him (Ray Charles) the 'father of soul.'” – NPR
Ray Charles' impact on American popular music still reverberates, even into this second decade of the 21st century. He wasn't called “The Genius” for nothing. The Ray Charles Project is fronted by three strong vocalists: Ace blues guitarist Chris Cain, Tony Lindsay of Santana, and Glenn Walters of the HooDoo Rhythm Devils. They are expertly backed by an all-star rhythm section of Hammond B-3 wizard Dave Mathews (also of Santana); bassist DeWayne Pate of Robben Ford's band, plus drums. A better collection of blues and jazz performers to honor Charles' legacy would be hard to find. ...

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Doors and dinner beginning at 6:00 PM
“... they call him (Ray Charles) the 'father of soul.'” – NPR
Ray Charles' impact on American popular music still reverberates, even into this second decade of the 21st century. He wasn't called “The Genius” for nothing. The Ray Charles Project is fronted by three strong vocalists: Ace blues guitarist Chris Cain, Tony Lindsay of Santana, and Glenn Walters of the HooDoo Rhythm Devils. They are expertly backed by an all-star rhythm section of Hammond B-3 wizard Dave Mathews (also of Santana); bassist DeWayne Pate of Robben Ford's band, plus drums. A better collection of blues and jazz performers to honor Charles' legacy would be hard to find.

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