The final studio album recorded by the late Doors legend Ray Manzarek has been released.

The album is entitled 'Twisted Tales' and was recorded by Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers.

"In our last meeting together before his passing, Ray and I were both very excited about the upcoming release of 'Twisted Tales'. We signed off on the artwork and agreed that it should be released sooner than later," says Roy Rogers.

"So, honoring that decision, I have proceeded with the release. We both were proud of this recording and hope that people enjoy it. This recording is dedicated to Ray's memory."

In 2011 Manzarek-Rogers released 'Translucent Blues'- a blues-rock collection of songs tinged with poetry and literary references.

The project reached #1 on the Americana Roots chart and debuted at #6 on the Billboard blues chart. The lyrical contributions came from such diverse co-writers as Jim Carroll, Warren Zevon and poet Michael McClure, among others. 'Twisted Tales' draws from some of those same writers to tell very different stories. Featured musicians are Kevin Hayes on drums, formerly with the Robert Cray Band; Steve Evans on bass who has performed with the Elvin Bishop Band; and George Brooks on saxophones, who has performed with John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain.

The new release is a collaboration of keyboard and guitar sounds that merge with stories, images and art.

These two amazing musicians create an intoxicating; plush sound that is - more than unique.

Manzarek and Rogers are seemingly an odd pairing - but their new recording unleashes a stunning musical landscape for the listener - this music will 'take you for a ride'…

There is a full-length documentary film to be released examining their unique collaboration and friendship in depth this fall.