Recorded in 1956 for the EmArcy label, Vaughan joins with Hal Mooney and his orchestra to dive head-first into a collection of iconic ballads and standards. Opening with Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life”, Vaughan weaves her way through the set, which showcases her at her best. Rodgers & Hart’s “My Romance” is a notable performance, and […]
Space Flight was the debut recording by mysterious organist Sam Lazar. Released in 1960, it features guitar wizard Grant Green (on only his second recording) as well as Chicago blues legend Willie Dixon on bass. The Verve By Request Series
LP – Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging. Tormé is an uptempo gem that Mel Tormé swings to perfection. Nicknamed “The Velvet Fog,” Tormé was a noted singer, composer, arranger, drummer and actor. This self-titled 1958 studio album was his first record for Verve. […]
2 LP Richard Ashcroft releases the new album Acoustic Hymns Vol.1 via RPA / BMG. The album features twelve newly recorded acoustic versions of classic songs from his back catalogue spanning both his solo career and his time with The Verve. After lockdown was lifted, Richard decided to start the project as a way to […]
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, this release presents the complete original album Night Train, one of the many masterpieces recorded by the classic Oscar Peterson Trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen. Featuring a number of Duke Ellington compositions, this LP also includes the earliest version of Petersons anthemic Hymn to Freedom. Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series […]
The Third Chimpanzee Remixed sees Martin Gore’s recent five-track release reimagined by remixers including Rrose, JakoJako, Kangding Ray and artists from the Mute family including Chris Liebing and ANNA. Martin Gore, one of the founding members and primary songwriter of Depeche Mode, explores euphoric modular sounds and develops his career’s long relationship with electronic music […]
Limited Edition Azure Blue Vinyl packaged in a debossed sleeve Includes art print and hi-definition audio download The Third Chimpanzee E.P. is the brand new EP from Martin Gore, one of the founding members and primary songwriter of Depeche Mode. Over 5 brand new tracks Gore explores euphoric modular sounds and develops his career’s long […]
I’m Ready is Lucky Petersons most bluesy and arguably one of his most accomplished records, the first in the series on Verve after leaving Alligator Records. Recorded in 1992 and produced by John Snyder, the album brings a decidedly modern twist to blues standards such as Muddy Waters “Im Ready”, Willie Dixons “You Shook Me”, […]
If Los Bitchos’ electrifying 2022 debut album Let the Festivities Begin! Was the rowdy build up to the big night out, then Talkie Talkie is the Technicolor explosion of the dancefloor. Made up of lead guitarist Serra, who carries both Australian and Turkish heritage, Uruguayan synth and keytar player Agustina Ruiz, Swedish bassist Josefine Jonsson […]
One of the true masterpieces in the Verve catalog, Kenny Burrell’s Guitar Forms features unforgettable arrangements by Gil Evans. Nominated for three Grammy Awards in 1966, Guitar Forms stands as Burrell’s definitive musical statement. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series
