Ray Manzarek Opens a New Door: Jazz
Barbara Charone, Rolling Stone, 15 August 1974
CHICAGO "See that guy," Jim Morrison once remarked, pointing to Ray Manzarek: "He is the Doors." Although Morrison received all the attention, it was Manzarek's jazzy keyboard work that gave the Doors their distinct sound. The Doors and the post-Morrison Doors are gone and Manzarek is back with a solo album and nationwide tour.
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