Ray Charles: Pure Genius: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1952-1959)

Ray Charles was known as The Genius for his ability to synthesize pop, blues, jazz, gospel, and R&B and turn them into one singular sound that, many say, was the sound of soul music itself being born. Most of that story has already been out there for years in the form of digitally remastered CDs, but not quite all of it, not in order, and not in one place. Read my review to find out just why this is the definitive look at Brother Ray's formative years... you can also see the tracklisting, compare prices, and, if you like, purchase the CD right here.