George Duke, Shelly Berg and More Join Hollywood Bowl's RAY CHARLES: GENIUS + SOUL = JAZZ

This summer, the Hollywood Bowl's Jazz at the Bowl series pays tribute to Ray Charles with a night dedicated to his distinct and versatile artistry.

Just added to the stunning line-up is a uniquely comprised house band including multi-faceted musicianGeorge Duke (piano);  Shelly Berg (organ); jazz trumpeters Terence Blanchard and Scotty Barnhart;Houston Person and Tom Scott (tenor sax and baritone sax) and versatile musician/producer Gregg Field (music director/drums).

The evening would not be complete without tribute to the famous girl group that backed Ray Charles, "The Raelettes" and, for this concert, that group will include R&B/jazz singer Patti Austin, singer/songwriter Siedah Garrett and recording artist Monica Mancini. These newly added artists join previously announced special guests Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Martina McBride, BeBe Winans, and the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.  

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The current line-up for Ray Charles: Genius + Soul = Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl is as follows (subject to change):

*Count Basie Orchestra

*Dee Dee Bridgewater, special guest

*Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, special guest

*Martina McBride, special guest

*BeBe Winans, special guest

George Duke, piano

Shelly Berg, organ

Terence Blanchard, trumpet

Scotty Barnhart, trumpet

Houston Person, tenor sax

Tom Scott, baritone sax

Gregg Field, music director/drums

Patti Austin, Raelette

Siedah Garrett, Raelette

Monica Mancini, Raelette

*Phil Ramone, co-producer

*previously announced