I believe that Ray Charles' ability to blend genres pretty much makes him beyond classification (though if pressed I might go with soul or ORIGINAL R&B). Anyways, not sure how far it made it in the pop realm, but his "One Mint Julep" is classic.
Jazz Crossovers to the Pop Charts/Timeless Classic
This thread for the Jazz crossover to the Pop Charts,that have become timeless classics. I can think of 2 one is Dave Brubeck/Paul Desmond title is "Take Five" Recorded in 1959 and has never gone out of style. The other is Ramsey Lewis titled "The In Crowd" a timeless classic as well. For jazz instrumental to crossover to the pop charts does not often happen, but when it does these tunes become part of the American culture forever.
Okay guys its your turn now. Let's see what we come up with.
Okay guys its your turn now. Let's see what we come up with.