SAM RIVERS Contours (Limited Edition 2020 US issue of the 1965 4-track stereo LP in the Blue Note Tone Poet Series, specially plated & pressed at RTI on 180gram Vinyl & mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original mastertape. Saxophonist & flutist Sam Rivers followed-up his striking debut Fuchsia Swing Song with this tremendous album, Contours, recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in 1965 with a top-flight band starring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass & Joe Chambers on drums. The quintet explored four of Rivers' engaging original compositions, with a profound spirit of freedom & innovation while keeping a foot firmly planted in Post-Bop. Comes housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with original art, factory sealed in its perforated tear bag with hype sticker attached. Recommended ST-84206)