Jamie Foxx’s Oscar-winning performance as Ray Charles in 2004’s ‘Ray’ will go down in history as one of his best. But his chemistry with the music icon off screen was just as touching. As production for the film began in July of 2002, Foxx and Charles met for what SFGATE called a “trial-by-jam-session,” so the actor could pick up on some of the musician’s piano-side charm. He ended up earning Charles’ blessing, and avoided meeting with him again–instead using tapes provided by Quincy Jones of a

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Movies || Entertainment || Reels on Instagram: "Ray 2004 ‧ Musical/Drama ‧ 2h 32m Ray is a biographical drama that tells the extraordinary life story of legendary musician Ray Charles. Born into poverty in the segregated South, Ray loses his sight at a young age but refuses to let blindness define him. With his mother’s tough love and guidance, he learns resilience and independence. Gifted with unmatched musical talent, Ray rises from small clubs to international fame, blending gospel, blues, ja

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