Ray Charles – At Newport

Original stereo pressing of Ray Charles at Newport, recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958. This landmark performance showcases Charles at the height of his early career, fusing gospel, blues, and jazz into his unmistakable sound. Backed by a powerhouse band including David Newman on tenor sax and Marcus Belgrave on trumpet, the set features high-energy renditions of The Right Time, Swanee River Rock, and I Got a Woman. An essential live recording that captures the raw electricity of Ray Charles on stage and stands as one of the most iconic festival performances in jazz and soul history.