3 Facts About Ray Charles's Genius Recording Sessions

The album was recorded in just two sessions The Genius of Ray Charles was captured on May 6 and June 23, 1959, at 6 West Recording in New York City.

The sessions were efficient and focused Two recording dates were enough to produce a landmark album, showing Charles’s disciplined approach.

The studio location was in New York City 6 West Recording was the venue for both sessions, a notable choice for a Southern-born artist.