Category Archives: Arts

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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Me & Brother Ray – Part 4: Signifying

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Below is PART 4 of the “Me and Brother Ray” video series.  Go to PART 1 to read more about the series concept. __________ “It is only in his music that the American Negro has been able to tell his … Continue reading →

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