Live in France 1961

Lost for 50 years, these newly discovered concerts, featuring an hour and 45 minutes of performances, were filmed at the 1961 Antibes Jazz Festival in France and show Ray Charles in his prime period with the original Raelettes and his most legendary hand (including David "Fathead" Newman and Hank Crawford).

These were the first concerts Ray Charles ever played in Europe and opened the door for Charles to become one of the most revered international stars America has ever produced. The original 16mm films have been newly transferred and digitally restored and remastered, capturing Ray Charles at the peak of his powers, the very essence of "genius".