Various Artists – Mighty Instrumentals R&B-Style 1962 (Vinyl LP, Rhythm and Blues, 2023) – Mint / Sealed 1980s Rock/Pop original UK Verve pressing in

original UK Verve pressing in Mono

Empyrean Isles (1964) signals the beginning of his transition from hard bop to modal exploration

pairing his lyrical trumpet tone with lush string arrangements

The album moves between piano-led ballads

and the subsequent departure of drummer Terry Chambers

Various Artists – Mighty Instrumentals R&B-Style 1962 (Vinyl LP, Rhythm and Blues, 2023) – Mint / Sealed 1980s Rock/Pop original UK Verve pressing inMighty Instrumentals R&B Style 1962 is a collection of early 1960s rhythm and blues instrumentals centred on saxophone led grooves and tight studio bands. The selection highlights shuffles, organ driven cuts and dancefloor ready backbeats typical of the periods small group sessions. Issued on the Rhythm and Blues label in 2023, this pressing revisits the raw energy of classic R&B with clean modern production. Mint and Sealed Vinyl LP.