Ray Charles

Today’s Atlantic Records Jazz spotlight is on Ray Charles

Celebrating Black History Month, we honor the legendary Ray Charles, a revolutionary musician who redefined American music. Born in Georgia in 1930, Charles overcame his visual impairment to become a pioneer in soul music, skillfully blending jazz, gospel, and blues. His hits like “Georgia on My Mind” and “Hit the Road Jack” are timeless classics. Ray Charles broke barriers in the music industry, becoming one of the first African-American musicians to gain artistic control over his recordings. H

Ray Charles