One of the original releases on Impulse! when the label debuted in 1961, the album emphasizes Ray Charles as a jazz instrumentalist. He also switched from his usual electric piano to a Hammond organ, brought in Count Basie's band and used Quincy Jones' hard-blowing arrangements. The success of the album and its single "One Mint Julep" helped put Impulse! on the map. Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180g vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Release date:
May 14, 2021
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Burning Witches Inquisition
Napalm Records
August 22, 2025 -
Genesis The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway [7xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
September 26, 2025 -
Michael Hurley Broken Homes and Gardens
No Quarter
September 12, 2025 -
Biohazard Divided We Fall
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
October 17, 2025 -
Jeff Tweedy Twilight Override [3xLP]
Dbpm Records
September 26, 2025 -
Mac DeMarco Guitar
Mac's Record Label
August 22, 2025 -
The Vines I'll Be Here (Cloud)
Universal UK
August 8, 2025 -
Yusuf/Cat Stevens On The Road To Findout: Greatest Hits (Amazon Exclusive; Orange; Alternate Cover)) [2xLP]
A&M
September 5, 2025 -
Black Keys No Rain, No Flowers
Warner Records
August 8, 2025 -
Gatlin The Eldest Daughter
Dualtone Music Group
October 3, 2025 -
Revocation New Gods, New Masters
Metal Blade
September 26, 2025 -
David Byrne Who Is The Sky?
Matador
September 5, 2025 -
Steven Bamidele THE CRASH!
Tru Thoughts
September 5, 2025 -
James Morrison Fight Another Day (White)
Cooking Vinyl
October 3, 2025