John's recordings for Verve, from straight-ahead jazz of the highest caliber to the funky and electronic grooves of his more 'jam band' oriented outings, have continued to broaden his audience while retaining his status as one of the most recognizable and respected guitarists in all of popular music. That's What I Say should bring his soulful, swinging music to a whole new legion of fans by the sheer heartfelt honesty of this homage to the great Ray Charles. Verve. 2005.