I Dig Dancers
Quincy Jones · 1960
33 min · 10 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant blend of jazz and bossa nova that dances between playful rhythms and lush melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its early incorporation of bossa nova elements into American jazz, paving the way for future blends of genres. It received positive critical reception and helped solidify Jones's reputation as an innovative force in music during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
- Best for
- playful rhythms for dancing steady mid-tempo groove short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- When 'I Dig Dancers' was released in January 1960, Quincy Jones was establishing himself as a prominent arranger and conductor following his work with artists like Count Basie. This album came just before his transition into producing and composing for film, marking a key moment in his evolution from jazz musician to multifaceted music industry leader.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Thelonious Monk· John Coltrane· Miles Davis· Herbie Hancock· Barbra Streisand· Charles Mingus· Bing Crosby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pleasingly Plump 2:15
- 2 G'wan Train 6:20
- 3 Moonglow Standout 2:47
- 4 Tone Poem 3:40
- 5 You Turned The Tables On Me 2:30
- 6 Chinese Checkers 2:41
- 7 Love Is Here To Stay Standout 3:10
- 8 The Midnight Sun Will Never Set 4:29
- 9 Trouble On My Mind 2:51
- 10 A Sunday Kind Of Love Standout 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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