Go West, Man!
Quincy Jones · 1957
42 min · 9 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant blend of orchestral jazz and rhythm-driven grooves that encapsulates Quincy Jones' early innovative spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- vibrant orchestral arrangements
- danceable tracks for gatherings
- evening relaxation with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 17, 1957, 'Go West, Man!' was Quincy Jones' fourth studio album and marked his transition from arranger to bandleader. At this point, he had already established himself in the jazz world but was beginning to explore a broader range of styles, setting the stage for his future successes in pop and film music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Stevie Wonder· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dancin' Pants 3:50
- 2 Blues Day 4:44
- 3 Bright Moon 5:20
- 4 No Bones at All 3:58
- 5 The Oom Is Blues 5:09
- 6 Be My Guest 4:30
- 7 Medley: What's New / We'll Be Together Again / Time on My Hands / You Go to My Head / Laura 6:20
- 8 London Derriere 4:06
- 9 Kings Road Blues 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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