CHARLOTTE, N.C. — “Ray! Salute For America,” a tribute to the late great Ray Charles, also honored those affected by the events of 9/11. Held in Los Angeles on Sept. 11 at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Ray Charles Jr. who produced the biopic “Ray,” connected with key musicians for the event.
Ellis Hall, Louis Van Taylor, Rickey Woodard, The Ray Charles Orchestra and The Raylettes, who performed the music icon’s biggest hits for the first time in over 20 years, did the honors.
