{"product_id":"ray-charles-the-genius-after-hours-lp-100726-den00001052","title":"Ray Charles - The Genius After Hours - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Genius After Hours offers a quieter side of Ray Charles, focusing on instrumental tracks that highlight his piano skills beyond the soul and vocal powerhouse he’s best known for. Here, Charles navigates a small ensemble setup with pieces like \"Ain't Misbehavin\" and \"Hornful Soul,\" blending blues and jazz in a way that reveals his roots and versatility. The album’s title track, \"The Genius After Hours,\" sets the tone with a relaxed groove, making it a thoughtful choice for those who appreciate nuanced, focused listening sessions rather than the typical Ray Charles vocal fireworks. It’s the kind of record that reminds you even geniuses need a break from the spotlight. This 1961 pressing comes on vinyl that shows signs of its journey, graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG\u003c\/a\u003e for noticeable wear and some background noise, which suggests it’s been spun with care rather than stored away as a trophy. While not pristine, it remains a solid document of this acoustic ensemble’s interplay and Charles’s musicianship. The straightforward early ‘60s pressing suits collectors who want a vintage feel without chasing mint condition, and the vinyl’s character fits the album’s laid-back mood. If you’re looking to add a slice of Ray Charles’s instrumental prowess to your collection, this copy speaks volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Charles - The Genius After Hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Genius After Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAin't Misbehavin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDawn Ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoy Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHornful Soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Man I Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharlesville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic, Music, Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-D_AgBCas98\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7EJGrdiiltSQADyrwfDBnL\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG \/ VG \/ 1961","offer_id":67641507479868,"sku":"DEN00001052","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/OC0xNDczLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1791409513","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/ray-charles-the-genius-after-hours-lp-100726-den00001052","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}