Soul Brothers [Mono]

by Ray Charles, Milt Jackson

Overview

This one is a real historical curiosity. Not only does vibraphonist Milt Jackson double here on piano but he plays guitar (for the only time on record) during "Bags' Guitar Blues." In addition Ray Charles is heard in a purely instrumental role on piano and, during two songs, on alto sax. Charles's fine playing makes one wonder why he so rarely picked up the horn in later years. Billy Mitchell contributes some fine tenor solos on this boppish/blues material and guitarist Skeeter Best, bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Connie Kay offer stellar support. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/18/2021
Label:	Atlantic / Rhino
UPC:	0603497844241
Rank:	63625

Tracks

1. Soul Brothers
2. How Long Blues
3. Cosmic Ray
4. Blue Funk
5. Bags' Guitar Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ray Charles   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,Keyboards,Sax (Alto),Piano (Electric)
Milt Jackson   Primary Artist,Piano,Vibraphone
Connie Kay   Drums
Billy Mitchell   Sax (Tenor)
Skeeter Best   Guitar
Oscar Pettiford   Bass

Technical Credits

Ray Charles   Composer
Bob Porter   Reissue Producer
Fred Rose   Composer
Walter Hirsch   Composer
Leroy Carr   Composer
Nesuhi Ertegun   Producer
Jerry Wexler   Producer
Milt Jackson   Composer
Tom Dowd   Engineer
Lee Friedlander   Photography