Earl Van Dyke & the Motown Brass is an instrumental ensemble known for their soulful, brass-heavy sound and association with the iconic Motown Records. Led by Earl Van Dyke, an accomplished keyboardist and session musician, the band provided backing tracks for numerous Motown hits during the 1960s. Their distinctive style, characterized by vibrant horn arrangements and a rhythm section rooted in R&B and jazz, significantly contributed to the "Motown Sound". The band's instrumental versions of popular songs, such as their album "That Motown Sound", showcased their musicianship and left an indelible mark on the era's music scene.