Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles (2009)

  • NR
  • 10/20/2009 (US)
  • 1h 31m

Overview

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.

Brad Fuss

Director

Cast

Willie Nelson's headshot

Willie Nelson

Himself - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Wynton Marsalis's headshot

Wynton Marsalis

Himself - Trumpet and Vocals
Norah Jones's headshot

Norah Jones

Herself - Vocals
Mickey Raphael's headshot

Mickey Raphael

Himself - Harmonica
Dan Nimmer's headshot

Dan Nimmer

Himself - Piano
Carlos Enriquez's headshot

Carlos Enriquez

Himself - Bass
Ali Jackson's headshot

Ali Jackson

Himself - Percussion
Walter Blanding's headshot

Walter Blanding

Himself - Tenor Saxophone

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