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“Ray On My Mind”

February 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

madison center for the arts

The Madison Center for the Arts welcomes “Ray On My Mind,” a concert/theater work that brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to life, on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.

Portraying Ray, master pianist/vocalist, Kenny Brawner leads his 11-piece orchestra and three sultry vocalists (a la the Raelettees), performing this American legend’s most popular hits: “What’d I Say?”, “I Got A Woman”, “Mess Around”, “Georgia On My Mind”, a blazing hot duet on “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, and many more! The music is interwoven with monologues depicting how gospel, blues, jazz, and country-influenced Ray’s style, while also reflecting on American social history, his epic battle with drugs, and his triumphant return home to Georgia.

“Ray On My Mind” assembles an orchestra of profoundly accomplished musicians whose performances are ingrained in American popular culture. Members of the orchestra have been heard prolifically on Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television. They have performed all over the world and recorded with a diverse range of influential musical giants.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.themadison.org/.

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Date:
February 25, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm
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Website:
www.themadison.org

Venue

The Madison Center for the Arts
5601 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016 United States
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