Category Archives: Music & Meaning

All Things Ray

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Richard Guzman

This post serves as an index to all the items about Ray Charles on this site, especially the VIDEO SERIES “Me and Brother Ray” (see below).  I have been a professor of English for several decades now, so it may seem … Continue reading →

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Me and Brother Ray – Part 3: Tell the Truth

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Richard Guzman

This is Part 3 of a five-part video series on Ray Charles.  Go to Part 1 for an explanation of the series concept and links to all episodes, and watch Part 3 below. Ray Charles’ first major label was Atlantic … Continue reading →

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“Nativity”: Piano and Jazz at Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Decades ago, when I was around 17-18-19, I had, briefly, a jazz trio.  And our church youth group wrote and performed a Christmas play.  And the two came together when I wrote a theme for that play, called it “Nativity,” … Continue reading →

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