From Q with Love
Quincy Jones · 1999
119 min · 26 tracks · funk
A lush blend of jazz, soul, and bossa nova that evokes romance and nostalgia with every note.
Top tracks — play these first
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Setembro (Brazilian Wedding Song) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) — This track features lush instrumentation and sultry vocals from an impressive lineup of artists, exemplifying Jones's knack for creating romantic soundscapes.
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You Put a Move on My Heart — This song showcases powerful vocal delivery paired with intricate harmonies, revealing Jones's ability to blend emotional depth with musical sophistication.
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Rock With You — Originally performed by Michael Jackson, this rendition highlights how Jones reinterprets familiar classics, adding fresh layers while maintaining their essence.
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Just Once — The emotional weight of this track is heightened through its orchestration and vocal performance, making it a standout example of Jones’s romantic style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- romantic grooves for intimate evenings
- dynamic flow with varied peaks
- for slow dance moments
- headphone detail hunting in lush
- wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek straightforward single hits
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases Jones's arrangements but isn't a major highlight in his catalog.
- Themes
- romantic soundscapes· sultry jazz nights· nostalgic bossa nova
- Career context
- By the time Quincy Jones released From Q with Love in 1999, he was already a respected veteran in the music industry, known for his diverse production work and collaborations. This album followed his acclaimed work on the soundtracks for The Color Purple and the iconic We Are the World project. Jones was exploring a more intimate sound, drawing from his extensive catalog to create a collection that showcased his mastery in blending genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Stevie Wonder· George Benson
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Setembro (Brazilian Wedding Song) Start here 5:02
- 2 The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) 6:39
- 3 I’m Yours 4:13
- 4 Baby, Come to Me 3:37
- 5 You Put a Move on My Heart 6:14
- 6 Velas 4:05
- 7 Moody’s Mood for Love 4:19
- 8 Liberian Girl 3:48
- 9 Love Dance 3:19
- 10 One Hundred Ways 4:19
- 11 Rock With You 4:09
- 12 The Lady in My Life 4:57
- 13 The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme from The Sandpiper) 2:54
Disc 2
- 1 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? 4:15
- 2 Something I Cannot Have 3:47
- 3 Human Nature 4:05
- 4 Everything Must Change 5:59
- 5 I’m Gonna Miss You in the Morning 3:32
- 6 Everything 4:05
- 7 Just Once 4:32
- 8 If This Time Is the Last Time 4:43
- 9 Somewhere 6:15
- 10 Heaven’s Girl 4:54
- 11 Prelude to the Garden 0:54
- 12 Sax in the Garden 6:39
- 13 At the End of the Day (Grace) 8:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Wave
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Shares the same lush bossa nova textures and romantic melodies, for intimate evenings.
Secrets
Herbie Hancock
Combines jazz and funk with smooth, soulful arrangements that evoke a similar nostalgic vibe.
Love Deluxe
Sade
Merges sultry jazz influences with soulful vocals, creating a dreamy atmosphere akin to Jones' work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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