Ray Charles recorded this Big Band album over a two-day session with several members of the Count Basie Orchestra. Phillip Guilbeau is featured extensively on trumpet, and Ray played the Hammond B3 organ for the first time on a recording. “One Mint Julep” became Ray’s first instrumental hit, reaching #1 on the R&B charts and #8 on the pop charts.

Tracks

From The Heart
I’ve Got News For You
Moanin’
Let’s Go
One Mint Julep
I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
Stompin’ Room Only
Mister C
Strike Up The Band
Birth Of The Blues