Forever Ray – featuring Kenny Brawner and Angela Workman
Blue Note

Forever Ray – featuring Kenny Brawner and Angela Workman

calendar_todaySAT · 28/11/2026 · 13:30

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About the Event

FOREVER RAY is an electrifying celebration of the music, soul, and enduring legacy of the legendary Ray Charles. Led by acclaimed actor, pianist, and vocalist Kenny Brawner, whose celebrated stage portrayal of Ray Charles has earned standing ovations nationwide, this world-class concert experience captures the passion, genius, and unmistakable sound of one of America's most influential musical icons.

Adding extraordinary authenticity to the production is Angela Workman, an acclaimed vocalist and original Raelette who performed alongside Ray Charles. Her powerful voice and firsthand connection to the music bring a rare level of emotion and credibility to every performance. The show is under the musical direction of renowned drummer and bandleader Bobby Deitch, whose decades-long career includes performing and recording with an impressive roster of legendary artists. Together with an exceptional ensemble of musicians and vocalists, they recreate the timeless sound that made Ray Charles a global icon.

Audiences are treated to unforgettable classics including "Georgia on My Mind," "Hit the Road Jack," "What'd I Say," "Unchain My Heart," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "America the Beautiful." Blending gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, country, and rock 'n' roll, FOREVER RAY celebrates the groundbreaking artistry that forever changed American music.

More than a tribute concert, FOREVER RAY is a joyous, heartfelt journey through the music and legacy of an American legend—an uplifting evening that honors the timeless songs, extraordinary talent, and enduring influence of the incomparable Ray Charles.

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Date

calendar_today28/11/2026

TimeNew York Time

schedule13:30

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Blue Note

131 West 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012


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