Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis play the music of Ray Charles [2009, Blu-ray]

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.

1. Hallelujah, I Love Her So
2. You Are My Sunshine
3. Come Rain or Come Shine
4. Unchain My Heart
5. Crying Time
6. Losing Hand
7. Hit the Road, Jack
8. I’m Moving On
9. Busted
10. You Don’t Know Me
11. Here We Go Again
12. Makin’ Whoopee
13. I Love You So Much (It Hurts)
14. What’d I Say?
15. That’s All
bonus:
• ll Access (26:54) offers an HD backstage pass to the concert, as well as some very cogent commentary by Nelson, who obviously understands Charles’ contributions to country and western music, and Marsalis, who is similarly knowledgeable about Ray’s jazz and gospel proclivities. Norah Jones also talks about her participation in the project.
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