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Add a definitive hard-bop jewel to your setup with Duke Pearson’s landmark 1967 masterpiece, The Right Touch. Renowned both as an exceptional pianist and a visionary producer/arranger for Blue Note Records, Pearson assembled an absolute powerhouse 8-piece band for this session to deliver one of the most sophisticated, rhythmically brilliant albums of the era.

Flanked by jazz titans including Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Stanley Turrentine on tenor sax, and James Spaulding on alto sax, the album effortlessly glides between fiery soul-jazz grooves, deep post-bop complex harmonies, and stunning bossa nova rhythms. From the stellar brass arrangements on "Chili Peppers" to the rhythmic masterpiece of "Los Malos Hombres," this record is a gold standard showcase for high-fidelity vintage jazz playback.  

Album Highlights

 Arrangement Perfection: Features Pearson’s peak ensemble compositions, blending the raw energy of small-group jazz with the rich textures of a big band brass section.

 All-Star Blue Note Lineup: Stellar, legendary dynamic interplay between Freddie Hubbard and Stanley Turrentine at the top of their game.  

 Audiophile Presentation: A fantastic sonic test piece for clean instrument separation, deep acoustic bass presence, and warm vintage brass tones.  

Tracklist

Side One:

1. Chili Peppers (7:03)

2. Make It Good (6:35)  

3. My Love Waits (O Meu Amor Espera) (5:55)  

Side Two:

1. Los Malos Hombres (6:30)  

2. Scrap Iron (5:20)  

3. Rotary (6:13)