I Heard That!!
Quincy Jones · 1976
75 min · 16 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul infused with Quincy Jones' signature orchestration and infectious grooves.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its eclectic mix of styles, helping to define the jazz-funk genre during the mid-1970s. It received significant acclaim, solidifying Jones' reputation as a musical innovator and contributing to the rising popularity of crossover jazz.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks infectious grooves for dancing for lively gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'I Heard That!!' marked Quincy Jones' transition from a prolific producer into a celebrated solo artist. This album followed his successful production of Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall', showcasing his ability to blend multiple genres while establishing his own voice.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 I Heard That!! 2:14
- 2 Things Could Be Worse for Me 4:28
- 3 What Good Is a Song? Standout 7:31
- 4 You Have to Do It Yourself 3:16
- 5 There’s a Train Leavin’ 4:15
- 6 Midnight Soul Patrol 5:14
- 7 Brown Soft Shoe 4:45
- 8 Superstition Standout 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 Summer in the City 4:23
- 2 Is It Love That We’re Missin’ 3:56
- 3 Body Heat Standout 4:04
- 4 If I Ever Lose This Heaven 3:37
- 5 Killer Joe 4:10
- 6 Gula Matari 6:57
- 7 Theme From “The Anderson Tapes” 5:08
- 8 Walking in Space 7:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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