The Genius After Hours
The Genius After Hours is a 1961 album by Ray Charles. All of the songs were taken from the same three studio sessions that created the album The Great Ray Charles which featured the use of both a trio and a septet; the latter arranged by Quincy Jones. Also appearing on the album is David "Fathead" Newman on tenor and alto, as well as the trumpeter Joseph Bridgewater. It was reissued in 1985 by Atlantic Jazzlore.

Track listing
All songs written by Ray Charles unless otherwise indicated
"The Genius After Hours" – 5:24  
"Ain't Misbehavin'" (Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller) – 5:40  
"Dawn Ray" – 5:03  
"Joy Ride" – 4:39  
"Hornful Soul" – 5:29  
"The Man I Love" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 4:26  
"Charlesville" – 4:55  
"Music, Music, Music" (Bernie Baum, Stephan Weiss) – 2:53

Personnel
Ray Charles - piano, vocals
David "Fathead" Newman - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Emmett Dennis - baritone saxophone
Joseph Bridgewater & John Hunt - trumpet
Oscar Pettiford or Roosevelt Sheffield - double bass
William Peeples - drums