What more can be said about the man who practically invented his own style of music? Ray was a legend of Blues, R&B, Gospel, and Soul, and after a 50 year career in music, he released an incredible album of duet performances. Genius Loves Company recently swept the 2005 Grammy Awards and continues to be a best seller in his catalog of gems. The entire audiophile community is now up in arms over the release of this amazing re-master from the team at Pure Audiophile! Now analog lover’s can rejoice and bask in the glory of Ray’s signature voice! The entire album is spread out over two 180g LPs (songs were left off the standard import pressing to fit on one single LP) and the sound is just incredible. Act now and get your hands on this awesome gatefold release, filled w/ bonus phonos of the sessions! Ray will be missed the world over, but now we have this amazing LP by which to remember the Genius!

During a career that spans nearly six decades, Ray Charles has appeared on over 250 recordings, many of them top-sellers, across a variety of genres. And, while he has performed with various artists in the past, this Concord Records release is his first full album of duets. After a year in the making, the legendary pianist and composer has released his first, new recording since 2001 on the Concord jazz label. He sings a dozen duets on Genius Loves Company with a dazzling array of guest artists such as BB King, Norah Jones, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and Willie Nelson on what Blender Magazine calls, 'his strongest collection since the '70s.'

  1. Here We Go Again - (featuring Norah Jones)
  2. Sweet Potato Pie - (featuring James Taylor)
  3. You Don't Know Me - (featuring Diana Krall)
  4. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - (featuring Elton John)
  5. Fever - (featuring Natalie Cole)
  6. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind? - (featuring Bonnie Raitt)
  7. It Was A Very Good Year - (featuring Willie Nelson)
  8. Hey Girl - (featuring Michael McDonald)
  9. Sinner's Prayer - (featuring B.B. King)
  10. Heaven Help Us All - (featuring Gladys Knight)
  11. Over The Rainbow - (featuring Johnny Mathis)
  12. Crazy Love - (featuring Van Morrison)