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.
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
There is no prominent jazz artist by the name of Tin Man. It is possible that you may be thinking of a different artist or group. Jazz artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, or Louis Armstrong are more well-known in the jazz genre.