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The Genius After Hours is an album by American musician Ray Charles, released in 1961. The songs featured on the album were taken from the same three studio sessions that created his 1957 album The Great Ray Charles, which featured the use of both a trio and a septet; the latter was arranged by Quincy Jones. Also appearing on The Genius After Hours is David "Fathead" Newman on tenor and alto saxophone, alongside trumpeter Joseph Bridgewater.

The Genius After Hours consists entirely of instrumental tracks. It was reissued in 1985 by Atlantic Jazzlore.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Encyclopedia of Popular Music

In a 2003 review for AllMusic, jazz critic Scott Yanow summarized the album as "Fine music; definitely a change of pace for Ray Charles."

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ray Charles, except where indicated

Side one
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"The Genius After Hours"		5:24
2.	"Ain't Misbehavin'"	Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller	5:40
3.	"Dawn Ray"		5:03
4.	"Joy Ride"		4:39
Total length:			20:46

Side two
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Hornful Soul"		5:29
2.	"The Man I Love"	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	4:26
3.	"Charlesville"		4:55
4.	"Music, Music, Music"	Bernie Baum, Stephan Weiss	2:53
Total length:			17:43

Personnel

Ray Charles – piano
David "Fathead" Newman – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Emmett Dennis – baritone saxophone
Joseph Bridgewater & John Hunt – trumpet
Oscar Pettiford or Roosevelt Sheffield – double bass
William Peeples – drums

References

Dedina, Nick. "The Genius After Hours : Ray Charles". Rhapsody. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
"Jazz Report". Jazz Report. Vol. 2–3. Paul E. Affeldt. 1961.
^ Sutherland, Sam; Keepnews, Peter (December 7, 1985). "Jazz - Blue Notes". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 49. p. 18. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
Christgau, Robert (December 24, 1985). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
^ Yanow, Scott. "The Genius After Hours Review". AllMusic. Retrieved February 21, 2009.
Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Fifties Music. Virgin Publishing. p. 71. ISBN 978-0753502686.
Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas, eds. (2003). All Music Guide to the Blues: The Definitive Guide to the Blues (3rd ed.). Backbeat Books. p. 107. ISBN 978-0879307363.

External links

The Genius After Hours at Discogs (list of releases)

Ray Charles

Studio albums

Atlantic	Ray Charles (Hallelujah, I Love Her So) The Great Ray Charles Yes Indeed! Soul Brothers What'd I Say The Genius of Ray Charles The Genius Sings the Blues Soul Meeting The Genius After Hours True to Life Love & Peace
ABC	The Genius Hits the Road Dedicated to You Ray Charles and Betty Carter Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vol. 2 Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul Sweet & Sour Tears Have a Smile with Me Together Again / Country and Western Meets Rhythm and Blues Crying Time Ray's Moods Ray Charles Invites You to Listen A Portrait of Ray I'm All Yours Baby! Doing His Thing My Kind of Jazz Love Country Style Volcanic Action of My Soul Jazz Number II A Message from the People Through the Eyes of Love
Crossover	My Kind of Jazz Part 3
Columbia	Wish You Were Here Tonight Friendship From the Pages of My Mind Just Between Us
Warner Bros.	Would You Believe? My World Strong Love Affair
Other labels	Genius + Soul = Jazz Porgy and Bess Genius Loves Company

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