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.
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
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Technics SL-1500C Turntable
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Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
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Karl Ratzer Trio Vienna Red (Audiophile; Signature Edition)
In And Out Records Gmbh
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Gwenno Utopia
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Bloc Party Silent Alarm (Box Set)
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September 26, 2025 -
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Indigo De Souza Precipice
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Freezing Cold Treasure Pool
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Grinderman Grinderman 2 Eco
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July 18, 2025 -
Miles Kane Sunlight In The Shadows (Blue Skies)
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October 17, 2025 -
Leon Thomas MUTT Deluxe: HEEL (Translucent Ruby) [2xLP]
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Night Moves Double Life
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Cwfen Sorrows (Translucent Red)
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Fuerza Regida 111XPANTIA
Sony U.s. Latin
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