Ray Charles - Live in France 1961

Ray Charles - Live in France 1961

Directed by Bruno Riou-Maillard, Jean-Christophe Averty

Produced by Reelin' in the Years, Eagle Vision

2011111 min7.2 / 10

A joyful, energetic document of Ray Charles at his peak, capturing the warmth and virtuosity of a legendary live performance that changed his international trajectory.

Lost for 50 years, these newly discovered concerts were filmed at the 1961 Antibes Jazz Festival in France and show Ray Charles in his prime period with the original Raeletts and his most legendary band (including David "Fathead" Newman and Hank Crawford). These first concerts he ever gave in Europe opened the door for Ray Charles to become one of the most revered international stars America has ever produced.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ray Charles - Live in France 1961 scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Ray Charles - Live in France 1961 easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Ray Charles - Live in France 1961 violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Ray Charles - Live in France 1961 end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Ray Charles - Live in France 1961 sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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75/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

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Surprise62

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Love75

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