Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Willie Nelson

Himself - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Age : N/A | Popularity : 21%

Wynton Marsalis

Himself - Trumpet and Vocals

Age : 63 | Popularity : 18%

Norah Jones

Herself - Vocals

Age : N/A | Popularity : 52%

Mickey Raphael

Himself - Harmonica

Age : N/A | Popularity : 6%

Dan Nimmer

Himself - Piano

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Carlos Enriquez

Himself - Bass

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Ali Jackson

Himself - Percussion

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Walter Blanding

Himself - Tenor Saxophone

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Brad Fuss James Ackerman Evan Haiman
	Production Manager	Sarah Iversen
Directing	Director	Brad Fuss
Camera	Director of Photography	Brad Mackie
Editing	Editor	Ray Volkema
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