This 2 CD set presents, for the fi rst time in its entirety and in stereo, Ray Charles' performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1960, plus a selection of previously unreleased recordings from the years 1960 to 1962 focusing on his often underrated talents as an instrumentalist playing piano, organ and alto saxophone, as well as on his supreme skill at singing and playing the blues." Joël DUFOUR Prepared for release by Joël Dufour, probably the greatest expert on the work of Ray Charles, this set highlights the "jazz" sides of the Genius when he was at his artistic peak. After making available Ray Charles' legendary Paris concerts of 1961 and '62 _ released as "Live in Paris", FA5471, with the accent on Ray's soul and R&B titles _ FrEmeaux & AssociEs are proud to present this set complementing the Art of Brother Ray. Patrick FREMEAUX