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Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles

70 %|Oct 20, 2009|

Recorded Live at Jazz at Lincoln Center s Frederick P. Rose Hall on February 10, 2009. Once in a while the stars align and something magical happens...as on the night Jazz at Lincoln Center presented a salute to the late, great bluesman, Ray Charles. Two musical iconoclasts, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis, along with the stunning songstress Norah Jones, collectively brought their unique musical perspective to the legendary artist s hits such as Hallelujah I Love Her So, Hit the Road Jack, and Unchain My Heart. The evening s musicians are supported by insightful and vibrant performances from saxaphonist Walter Blanding, pianist Dan Nimmer, bassist Carlos Henriquez, drummer Ali Jackson, and harmonica great Mickey Raphael.

Featured Crew

Evan Haiman
Executive Producer
Brad Mackie
Director of Photography
Ray Volkema
Editor
James Ackerman
Executive Producer
Brad Fuss
Director
Sarah Iversen
Production Manager
Brad Fuss
Executive Producer

Cast

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Willie Nelson
Himself - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
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Wynton Marsalis
Himself - Trumpet and Vocals
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Norah Jones
Herself - Vocals
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Mickey Raphael
Himself - Harmonica
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Dan Nimmer
Himself - Piano
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Carlos Enriquez
Himself - Bass
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Ali Jackson
Himself - Percussion
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Walter Blanding
Himself - Tenor Saxophone