Co-Presented by Marin Jazz and the Lark Theater!    

In tribute to the genius of Ray Charles, a swinging sextet of outstanding Bay Area musicians offers their take on some of the highlights from Ray’s amazing songbook.

A band of prominent musicians is perpetuating that legacy and bringing his music to San Francisco. The band is a meeting of elite jazz and blues musicians including 11-time GRAMMY® Award winner and Santana vocalist Tony Lindsay & noted Bay Area guitarist Chris Cain. A talent-packed rhythm section will back them, including Hammond B-3 player Jim Pugh, bassist DeWayne Pate and drummer Deszon Claiborne.

The Ray Charles Project is a rock solid line-up all-stars.  In addition to Tony, Chris there are:

The Ray Charles Project is a rock solid line-up all-stars.  In addition to Tony Lindsay and Chris Cain their is (Maze, chosen by Frankie Beverly to be his replacement), (Narada Michael Walden’s recording session singer). Myron Dove, Bass, (Santana), (Gatemouth Brown band), Kevin Hayes, Drums,  (Robert Cray Band), brother to Bonnie Hayes. and Eamonn Flynn .