The Early Hits

18-track compilation presenting the jazz side of Aretha Franklin before she signed to Atlantic Records and became known as the Queen of Soul, collectors' limited edition on 180g orange vinyl.

Recorded between 1960 and 1962 in New York and split between orchestral and small group settings, the jazz players providing support are Tyree Glenn (trombone), Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook (guitar), Ray Bryant (piano), Bill Lee (bass), Osie Johnson (drums) and Belton "Sticks" Evans (drums).