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Ray Charles – Genius Loves Company / EMI, Hear Music, Concord Records Audio CD / 2004

Name: Ray Charles – Genius Loves Company / EMI, Hear Music, Concord Records Audio CD / 2004
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Genius Loves Company is the final studio album by rhythm and blues and soul musician Ray Charles, posthumously released August 31, 2004, on Concord Records. Recording sessions for the album took place between June 2003 and March 2004. The album consists of rhythm and blues, soul, country, blues, jazz and pop standards performed by Charles and several guest musicians, such as Natalie Cole, Elton John, James Taylor, Norah Jones, B.B. King, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt. Genius Loves Company was the last album recorded and completed by Charles before his death in June 2004.

The album was produced by Concord A&R man, John Burk, who approached Charles with the concept of a duets album for a collaboration of Concord Records and Hear Music, the record label owned by the coffee chain Starbucks. It served as the first original non-compilation release by Hear Music, as well as one of Ray Charles' most commercially successful albums. On February 2, 2005, Genius Loves Company was certified triple-platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America following sales of over three million copies in the United States. It also became Charles' second to reach number one on the Billboard 200, after Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music (1962). On February 13, 2005, the album was awarded eight Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

Country:	Indonesia
Released:	2004
Genre:	Jazz, Blues
Style:	Piano Blues, Easy Listening, Swing

Tracklist:

1	Ray Charles with Norah Jones–	Here We Go Again Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – Irv Kramer* Keyboards – Ray Charles Organ [Hammond B3] – Billy Preston Vocals [Duet], Piano – Norah Jones Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – Irv Kramer* Keyboards – Ray Charles Organ [Hammond B3] – Billy Preston Vocals [Duet], Piano – Norah Jones	3:59
2	Ray Charles with James Taylor (2)–	Sweet Potato Pie Baritone Saxophone – Brandon Fields Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – Irv Kramer, Michael Landau Keyboards – Randy Waldman Saxophone – Bob Shepard, Dave Boruff* Trombone – Bob McChesney, Bruce Fowler (3) Trumpet – Charles Davis, Walt Fowler Vocals [Duet] – James Taylor (2) Baritone Saxophone – Brandon Fields Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – Irv Kramer, Michael Landau Keyboards – Randy Waldman Saxophone – Bob Shepard, Dave Boruff* Trombone – Bob McChesney, Bruce Fowler (3) Trumpet – Charles Davis, Walt Fowler Vocals [Duet] – James Taylor (2)	3:47
3	Ray Charles with Diana Krall–	You Don't Know Me Bass – Tom Fowler Cello – John Krovoza, Stefanie Fife, Tim Landauer, Trevor Handy Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – George Doering, Irv Kramer* Keyboards – Ray Charles Piano, Keyboards – Randy Waldman Viola – Andrew Picken, David Walther, Miguel Ferguson, Ray Tischer, Shawn Mann, Suzanna Giordano Violin – Berj Garabedian, Brian Benning, Daphne Chen, David Stenske, Dynell Weber, Irina Voloshina, Jennifer Munday (2), Jennifer Walton, Johana Krejci, Julie Rogers (2), Kirsten Fife, Margaret Wooten, North Wood, Raymond Kobler, Ron Clark, Ronald Folsom, Songa Lee-Kitto Vocals [Duet] – Diana Krall Bass – Tom Fowler Cello – John Krovoza, Stefanie Fife, Tim Landauer, Trevor Handy Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – George Doering, Irv Kramer Keyboards – Ray Charles Piano, Keyboards – Randy Waldman Viola – Andrew Picken, David Walther, Miguel Ferguson*, Ray Tischer, Shawn Mann, Suzanna Giordano Violin – Berj Garabedian, Brian Benning, Daphne Chen, David Stenske, Dynell Weber, Irina Voloshina, Jennifer Munday (2), Jennifer Walton, Johana Krejci, Julie Rogers (2), Kirsten Fife, Margaret Wooten, North Wood, Raymond Kobler, Ron Clark, Ronald Folsom, Songa Lee-Kitto Vocals [Duet] – Diana Krall	3:55
4	Ray Charles with Elton John–	Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word Bass – Tom Fowler Cello – John Acosta (2), Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Michael Thompson Piano – Alan Pasqua Viola – Carolyn Riley, Ed Persi, Maria Newman, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Alicia Engley, Amy Wickman-Guerra, Dennis Molchan, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera, Igor Pandurski, Kathleen Robertson, Nick Grant (2), Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Sai Ly Acosta, Todor Pelev, Xiao Niu He, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet] – Elton John Bass – Tom Fowler Cello – John Acosta (2), Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Michael Thompson Piano – Alan Pasqua Viola – Carolyn Riley, Ed Persi, Maria Newman, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Alicia Engley, Amy Wickman-Guerra, Dennis Molchan, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera, Igor Pandurski, Kathleen Robertson, Nick Grant (2), Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Sai Ly Acosta, Todor Pelev, Xiao Niu He, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet] – Elton John	3:59
5	Ray Charles with Natalie Cole–	Fever Bass – Tom Fowler Cello – John Acosta (2), Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – George Doering, Irv Kramer Keyboards – Randy Waldman Viola – Carolyn Riley, Ed Persi, Maria Newman, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Alicia Engley, Amy Wickman-Guerra, Dennis Molchan, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera, Igor Pandurski, Kathleen Robertson, Nick Grant (2), Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Sai Ly Acosta, Todor Pelev, Xiao Niu He, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet] – Natalie Cole Bass – Tom Fowler Cello – John Acosta (2), Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – George Doering, Irv Kramer Keyboards – Randy Waldman Viola – Carolyn Riley, Ed Persi, Maria Newman, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Alicia Engley, Amy Wickman-Guerra, Dennis Molchan, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera, Igor Pandurski, Kathleen Robertson, Nick Grant (2), Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Sai Ly Acosta, Todor Pelev, Xiao Niu He, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet] – Natalie Cole	3:30
6	Ray Charles with Bonnie Raitt–	Do I Ever Cross Your Mind? Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – George Marinelli Keyboards – Ray Charles Piano – Randy Waldman Vocals [Duet], Guitar [Slide] – Bonnie Raitt Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Ray Brinker Guitar – George Marinelli Keyboards – Ray Charles Piano – Randy Waldman Vocals [Duet], Guitar [Slide] – Bonnie Raitt	4:34
7	Ray Charles with Willie Nelson–	It Was A Very Good Year Bass – Tom Fowler Bassoon – Dave Riddles, John Mitchell (4) Cello – Armen Ksajikian, John Acosta (2), Kevan Toreh, Martha Lippi, Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Suzie Katayama, Yao Zhao Clarinet – Charles Boito, Don Markese Double Bass [Contrabass] – Dave Stone (2), Karl Vincent, Kenneth Wild, Richard Shaw, Tim Christensen (2), Trey Henry Drums – Ray Brinker English Horn – Joseph Stone Flute – Greg Huckins, Steve Kujala French Horn – Joe Meyer, Kurt Snyder, Patricia Skye, Richard Todd Guitar – Irv Kramer Harp – Eleanore Choate Oboe – Leanne Becknell Percussion – Mark Converse, Wallace Snow Piano – Randy Waldman Timpani – Scott Higgins Viola – Briana Bandy, Carolyn Riley, David Stenske, Ed Persi, John Acevedo, Maria Newman, Ray Tischer, Robert Berg, Sam Formicola, Shanti Randall Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Alwyn Wright, Anatoli Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Charles Everett, David Kilbride, Dennis Molchan, Edmund Stein, Franklyn D'Antonio, Gerry Hilera, Horia Moroaica, Igor Pandurski, Joel Derouin, Kathleen Robertson, Kenneth Yerke, Leslie Brown Katz, Michael Markman, Michelle Richards, Nancy Roth, Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Robert Matsuda, Todor Pelev, Tricia Lee, Vladimir Polimatidi, Xiao Niu He, Yaroslav Kettner, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet], Guitar – Willie Nelson Bass – Tom Fowler Bassoon – Dave Riddles, John Mitchell (4) Cello – Armen Ksajikian, John Acosta (2), Kevan Toreh, Martha Lippi, Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Suzie Katayama, Yao Zhao Clarinet – Charles Boito, Don Markese Double Bass [Contrabass] – Dave Stone (2), Karl Vincent, Kenneth Wild, Richard Shaw, Tim Christensen (2), Trey Henry Drums – Ray Brinker English Horn – Joseph Stone Flute – Greg Huckins, Steve Kujala French Horn – Joe Meyer, Kurt Snyder, Patricia Skye, Richard Todd Guitar – Irv Kramer Harp – Eleanore Choate Oboe – Leanne Becknell Percussion – Mark Converse, Wallace Snow Piano – Randy Waldman Timpani – Scott Higgins Viola – Briana Bandy, Carolyn Riley, David Stenske, Ed Persi, John Acevedo, Maria Newman, Ray Tischer, Robert Berg, Sam Formicola, Shanti Randall Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Alwyn Wright, Anatoli Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Berg Garabedian, Charles Everett, David Kilbride, Dennis Molchan, Edmund Stein, Franklyn D'Antonio, Gerry Hilera, Horia Moroaica, Igor Pandurski, Joel Derouin, Kathleen Robertson, Kenneth Yerke, Leslie Brown Katz, Michael Markman, Michelle Richards, Nancy Roth, Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Robert Matsuda, Todor Pelev, Tricia Lee, Vladimir Polimatidi, Xiao Niu He, Yaroslav Kettner, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet], Guitar – Willie Nelson	4:59
8	Ray Charles with Michael McDonald–	Hey Girl Bass – Tom Fowler, Trey Henry Bassoon – Dave Riddles, John Mitchell (4) Cello – Armen Ksajikian, John Acosta (2), Larry Corbett, Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Clarinet – Charles Boito, Don Markese Double Bass [Contrabass] – Dave Stone (2), Karl Vincent, Kenneth Wild, Trey Henry Drums – Ray Brinker Flute – Greg Huckins, Steve Kujala French Horn – Kurt Snyder, Phil Yao, Suzette Moriarty Guitar – Irv Kramer* Harp – Eleanore Choate Oboe – Joseph Stone, Leanne Becknell Percussion – Mark Converse, Wallace Snow Piano – Randy Waldman Timpani – Scott Higgins Trombone – Alex Isles, Andrew Martin, Robert Sanders, Charlie Morillas Trumpet – Dennis Farias, Kenneth Scharf, Larry Hall, Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron Viola – Briana Bandy, David Stenske, Ed Persi, John Acevedo, Ray Tischer, Robert Berg, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Anatoli Rosinsky, Charles Everett, David Kilbride, Dennis Molchan, Edith Markman, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera, Kathleen Robertson, Kenneth Yerke, Michelle Richards, Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Robert Matsuda, Todor Pelev, Vladimir Polimatidi, Xiao Niu He, Yaroslav Kettner, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet], Keyboards – Michael McDonald Bass – Tom Fowler, Trey Henry Bassoon – Dave Riddles, John Mitchell (4) Cello – Armen Ksajikian, John Acosta (2), Larry Corbett, Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Clarinet – Charles Boito, Don Markese Double Bass [Contrabass] – Dave Stone (2), Karl Vincent, Kenneth Wild, Trey Henry Drums – Ray Brinker Flute – Greg Huckins, Steve Kujala French Horn – Kurt Snyder, Phil Yao, Suzette Moriarty Guitar – Irv Kramer* Harp – Eleanore Choate Oboe – Joseph Stone, Leanne Becknell Percussion – Mark Converse, Wallace Snow Piano – Randy Waldman Timpani – Scott Higgins Trombone – Alex Isles, Andrew Martin, Robert Sanders, Charlie Morillas Trumpet – Dennis Farias, Kenneth Scharf, Larry Hall, Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron Viola – Briana Bandy, David Stenske, Ed Persi, John Acevedo, Ray Tischer, Robert Berg, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Anatoli Rosinsky, Charles Everett, David Kilbride, Dennis Molchan, Edith Markman, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera, Kathleen Robertson, Kenneth Yerke, Michelle Richards, Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Robert Matsuda, Todor Pelev, Vladimir Polimatidi, Xiao Niu He, Yaroslav Kettner, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet], Keyboards – Michael McDonald	5:15
9	Ray Charles with B.B. King–	Sinner's Prayer Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Jim Keltner Guitar [Rhythm] – Irv Kramer* Organ [Hammond B3] – Billy Preston Piano – Ray Charles Vocals [Duet], Guitar [Lead] – B.B. King Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Jim Keltner Guitar [Rhythm] – Irv Kramer* Organ [Hammond B3] – Billy Preston Piano – Ray Charles Vocals [Duet], Guitar [Lead] – B.B. King	4:25
10	Ray Charles with Gladys Knight–	Heaven Help Us All Bass – Abraham Laboriel Sr.* Choir – Alethea Mills, Aminah Ofumbi, Chavonne Morris, Clarissa Watkins, Clydene Jackson, Darryl Phinnessee, De'Ante Duckett, Irene Madison, James Burney, Janey Clewer Gaitsch, James Gilstrap, John West (2), Kevin Dorsey, Loren Turner, Rosemary Butler, Sheven Morris, Terry Woods (2) Drums – James Gadson Guitar – Charles Fearing, Danny Jacob Organ [Hammond B3] – Billy Preston Piano – Clarence McDonald Saxophone – Brandon Fields, Dave Boruff, Tom Saviano Trombone – Bob McChesney Trumpet – Gary Grant, Wayne Bergeron Vocals [Duet] – Gladys Knight Bass – Abraham Laboriel Sr. Choir – Alethea Mills, Aminah Ofumbi, Chavonne Morris, Clarissa Watkins, Clydene Jackson, Darryl Phinnessee, De'Ante Duckett, Irene Madison, James Burney, Janey Clewer Gaitsch, James Gilstrap, John West (2), Kevin Dorsey, Loren Turner, Rosemary Butler, Sheven Morris, Terry Woods (2) Drums – James Gadson Guitar – Charles Fearing, Danny Jacob Organ [Hammond B3] – Billy Preston Piano – Clarence McDonald Saxophone – Brandon Fields, Dave Boruff*, Tom Saviano Trombone – Bob McChesney Trumpet – Gary Grant, Wayne Bergeron Vocals [Duet] – Gladys Knight	4:32
11	Ray Charles with Johnny Mathis–	Over The Rainbow Bass – Trey Henry Bassoon – Dave Riddles, John Mitchell (4) Cello – Armen Ksajikian, John Acosta (2), Larry Corbett, Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Clarinet – Charles Boito, Don Markese Double Bass [Contrabass] – Dave Stone (2), Karl Vincent, Kenneth Wild, Trey Henry Drums – Ray Brinker Flute – Greg Huckins, Steve Kujala French Horn – Kurt Snyder, Phil Yao, Suzette Moriarty Harp – Eleanore Choate Oboe – Joseph Stone, Leanne Becknell Percussion – Mark Converse, Wallace Snow Piano – Randy Waldman Timpani – Scott Higgins Trombone – Alex Isles, Andrew Martin, Robert Sanders, Charlie Morillas Trumpet – Dennis Farias, Larry Hall, Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron Viola – Briana Bandy, David Stenske, Ed Persi, John Acevedo, Ray Tischer, Robert Berg, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Anatoli Rosinsky, Charles Everett, David Kilbride, Dennis Molchan, Edith Markman, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera, Kathleen Robertson, Kenneth Yerke, Michelle Richards, Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Robert Matsuda, Todor Pelev, Vladimir Polimatidi, Xiao Niu He, Yaroslav Kettner, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet] – Johnny Mathis Bass – Trey Henry Bassoon – Dave Riddles, John Mitchell (4) Cello – Armen Ksajikian, John Acosta (2), Larry Corbett, Rudolph Stein, Steve Richards, Yao Zhao Clarinet – Charles Boito, Don Markese Double Bass [Contrabass] – Dave Stone (2), Karl Vincent, Kenneth Wild, Trey Henry Drums – Ray Brinker Flute – Greg Huckins, Steve Kujala French Horn – Kurt Snyder, Phil Yao, Suzette Moriarty Harp – Eleanore Choate Oboe – Joseph Stone, Leanne Becknell Percussion – Mark Converse, Wallace Snow Piano – Randy Waldman Timpani – Scott Higgins Trombone – Alex Isles, Andrew Martin, Robert Sanders, Charlie Morillas Trumpet – Dennis Farias, Larry Hall, Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron Viola – Briana Bandy, David Stenske, Ed Persi, John Acevedo, Ray Tischer, Robert Berg, Sam Formicola Violin – Alan Ellsworth, Anatoli Rosinsky, Charles Everett, David Kilbride, Dennis Molchan, Edith Markman, Edmund Stein, Gerry Hilera*, Kathleen Robertson, Kenneth Yerke, Michelle Richards, Paul Manaster, Reginald Clews, Robert Matsuda, Todor Pelev, Vladimir Polimatidi, Xiao Niu He, Yaroslav Kettner, Zheng Wang Vocals [Duet] – Johnny Mathis	4:54
12	Ray Charles with Van Morrison–	Crazy Love (Live) Backing Vocals – Fonzi Thornton, Tawatha Agee, Vaneese Thomas Bass – David Hayes Conductor – Rob Mathes Drums – Shawn Pelton Guitar – Jeff Mironov Keyboards – Michael Beardon Percussion – Bashiri Johnson Tenor Saxophone – Charlie Pillow, Martin Winning Trumpet – Jeff Kievit, Matthew Holland, Tony Kadleck Vocals [Duet] – Van Morrison Backing Vocals – Fonzi Thornton, Tawatha Agee, Vaneese Thomas Bass – David Hayes Conductor – Rob Mathes Drums – Shawn Pelton Guitar – Jeff Mironov Keyboards – Michael Beardon Percussion – Bashiri Johnson Tenor Saxophone – Charlie Pillow, Martin Winning Trumpet – Jeff Kievit, Matthew Holland, Tony Kadleck Vocals [Duet] – Van Morrison	3:46

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Ray Charles Enterprises, Inc.
Mixed At – Capitol Studios
Mastered At – The Mastering Lab
Marketed By – PT. EMI Music Indonesia
Distributed By – PT. EMI Music Indonesia
Licensed From – Concord Records, Inc.
Licensed To – EMI Records Ltd.

A&R [Administration] – Mary Hogan
A&R [Production Manager] – Chris Dunn (6)
Art Direction [Concord] – Abbey Anna
Creative Director – Lisa Laarman
Design Concept – Kristy Cameron
Engineer [Capitol] – Bill Smith, Steve Genewick
Executive-Producer – John Burk
Liner Notes – David R. Legry
Liner Notes [Thank Yous] – John Burk
Mastered By [Mastering Lab] – Doug Sax, Robert Hadley
Mixed By [Assistant Capitol Studios] – Bill Smith, Steve Genewick
Mixed By [Capitol Studios] – Al Schmitt
Other [Protools Engineer] – Seth Presant
Photography By – Norman Seeff
Photography By [Ray Charles Playing Piano] – Vitaliano Napolitano
Photography By [Ray Charles W/ Bonnie Raitt] – George Marinelli
Photography By [Ray Charles W/ Carl Foster Willie Nelson Gladys Knight] – Dennis Shirley
Photography By [Ray Charles W/ Norah Jones] – John Jennings (8)
Producer – Herbert Waltl (tracks: 2, 7 to 8, 11), John Burk (tracks: 1 to 2, 7 to 11), Phil Ramone (tracks: 3 to 6, 12), Terry Howard (tracks: 2, 7 to 8, 11)
Vocals – Ray Charles

This Album was recorded from June 2003 - March 2004
℗ & © 2004 Ray Charles Enterprises, Inc.
Track 12 performed live at the "Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Awards" on June 12, 2003, in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York, New York.
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