jazz blues

Ray Charles, a pioneering figure in soul music and a key influence across genres including jazz and blues, is being commemorated on the 96th anniversary of his birth, with renewed attention on his 1964 concert, his collaborations with artists like Hank Snow and Marty Robbins, and the upcoming revival of his Tangerine label. His legacy continues to resonate through reissues, tributes, and personal recollections, such as Dee Dee Bridgewater’s account of their duet. Meanwhile, historical figures like Louis Jordan and Duke Robillard are also highlighted for their foundational roles in the development of jump blues and blues rock.

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