Description

Ultimate Minus One - Ray Charles - Piano Trax

Jam with Eight Classic Ray Charles Tracks / Complete Piano Transcriptions / Piano Parts Played by Angelo Racz / Carisch 2005

Product Details

Title: Ultimate Minus One - Ray Charles - Piano Trax
Artist: Ray Charles
Piano Parts Performed by: Angelo Racz
Format: Paperback + CD
ISBN-13: 9788850707478
ISBN-10: 8850707479
Publication Year: 2005
Pages: 56
Publisher: Carisch
Language: English

Overview

Ultimate Minus One - Ray Charles - Piano Trax is a must-have for pianists and Ray Charles fans who want to play along with eight legendary tracks by the iconic musician. This play-along book and CD package provides complete piano transcriptions, enabling musicians to perform authentic arrangements of Ray Charles' timeless songs.

The included CD features two versions of each track:
Full performance versions with Angelo Racz playing the piano parts.
Backing tracks (minus piano) so you can play along and take center stage.

This interactive experience is perfect for musicians who want to improve their skills, learn Ray Charles’ signature style, and enjoy the thrill of playing with a professional band.

Tracklist

Hit the Road Jack
Georgia on My Mind
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
What'd I Say
I Got a Woman
Unchain My Heart
Let the Good Times Roll
Mess Around

Each song is transcribed note-for-note, allowing pianists to recreate Ray Charles’ unique and soulful performance style.

Key Features

Authentic transcriptions – Learn exactly how Ray Charles played his classics
CD with professional backing tracks – Play along with a full band
Ideal for solo practice or performance – Perfect for pianists of all levels
Educational and fun – Improve technique while enjoying timeless songs
Performed by Angelo Racz – Piano tracks played by a professional musician

This book is great for musicians looking to develop their jazz, blues, and soul piano skills, or for fans of Ray Charles who want to experience his music from a new perspective.

Interesting Facts

Ray Charles revolutionized R&B, soul, and jazz piano, influencing countless musicians worldwide.
Hit the Road Jack won a Grammy Award in 1961 for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording.
Georgia on My Mind became the official state song of Georgia in 1979, honoring Ray Charles.
What’d I Say was a breakthrough hit that helped shape rock & roll and soul music.

About the Publisher

Carisch is a renowned publisher specializing in music books, sheet music, and instructional materials for musicians of all levels. They are known for high-quality transcriptions and play-along editions across various genres.