WALTER BISHOP JR - Coral Keys - Remastered SOL MESSIAH Trophy Eyes stand out as

Trophy Eyes stand out as a beacon of authenticity and creativity

He's an artist that is totally unique and who created a style not at all derivative of other musicians

and pushing ourselves harder than ever

orchestral masterpiece—a true testament to the life and career of Daptone's fearless leader and one of the world's greatest performers

and #21 on the Billboard Hot 100

WALTER BISHOP JR - Coral Keys - Remastered SOL MESSIAH Trophy Eyes stand out asThe first release on Black Jazz was by pianist and label producer Gene Russell; for the labels second release, Russell chose another piano man of impeccable taste, Walter Bishop, Jr. But while much of Russells record consisted of songs composed by others, Bishops record features all originals, most notably Soul Turn Around, a groover that later turned up on Freddie Hubbards 1969 LP A Soul Experiment. Bishop had helmed several releases before this one,