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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
Votes1
DirectorBrad Fuss
WritersBrad Fuss
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsWillie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles
About Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles
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.
Directed by Brad Fuss, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles leans on a strong ensemble — Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis, Norah Jones — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2009.
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