Yes, he was incredibly versatile.
check out his album "Genuis+Soul Equals Jazz".
He was also a country artist.
Charles Ray - artist - was born in 1953.
Jazz
Jazz
One can watch videos of Ray Charles from the following sources: PBS, YouTube, TED, Daily Motion, Metacafe, Last Fm, Artist Direct, All About Jazz, to name a few.
The music of Ray Charles has been described variously as jazz, rhythm & blues, and pop. It partakes of elements of all of those genres.
Ray Charles is a world renowned artist and vocalist who had a vast number of achievements throughout his career that were highlighted in the hit movie 'Ray'.
The cast of Kaleidoscope Jazz Chair - 1960 includes: Charles Eames Ray Eames
He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and sang gospel music combined with the Blues and jazz.
Yes, Ray Charles left school when he was 17. He had already experienced significant challenges, including losing his sight at a young age, and he decided to pursue music full-time. His departure from school allowed him to focus on developing his career as a musician, which eventually led to his success as a legendary artist in the genres of soul, R&B, and jazz.
Ray Charles was a successful recording star who had many hits, including "Hit the Road Jack," "What'd I Say," and "Georgia on my Mind." Although he was blind, he became well-respected for his piano-playing skills; he never let his blindness get in his way, during a long career that saw him become famous in the jazz world, as well as in the worlds of rhythm & blues and pop music.
No, he wouldn't be classified as a gospel artist even though he had a very soulful voice, he is known as a jazz artist
No Ray Ray is an artist