RAY CHARLES "The Genius" pianist in his own role, during the - Lot 95

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RAY CHARLES "The Genius" pianist in his own role, during the - Lot 95
RAY CHARLES "The Genius" pianist in his own role, during the shooting of Paul Henreid's film "Ballad in Blue", 1965 7 photos, vintage silver prints, stamped and annotated on all spines Dimensions: 20.6 x 25.5 cm each. Note: Ray Charles (1930-2004), nicknamed "The Genius", is one of the major figures in American music of the XXᵉ century. Pianist, singer and composer, he played a decisive role in the evolution of soul, blending gospel, rhythm and blues and jazz in a personal style that would have a lasting influence on popular music. These photographs were taken in 1965 during the filming of Ballad in Blue, directed by Paul Henreid and starring Ray Charles in his own role. The film, centered on a young blind pianist and his musical journey, showcases the musician's talent through several musical sequences. These images testify to the musician's presence on the silver screen and the spread of his image beyond the music scene, at a time when his international reputation was already firmly established.
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