Quincy Plays for Pussycats
Quincy Jones · 1965
36 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
An eclectic blend of jazz, bossa nova, and pop that playfully reinterprets familiar melodies.
Why this album works
'Quincy Plays for Pussycats' showcases Jones’ innovative approach to blending genres, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 200. The album's playful reinterpretations of popular songs contributed to its appeal, influencing future jazz-pop fusions.
- Best for
- playful reinterpretations of classics steady flow for easy listening short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'Quincy Plays for Pussycats' came during Quincy Jones' transition from arranger and producer to a solo artist. This album followed his successful work on the soundtrack for 'The Pawnbroker' and positioned him as a significant figure in the jazz and pop crossover movement.
- 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 Blues for Trumpet & Koto 3:48
- 2 (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Standout 3:30
- 3 What's New Pussycat Standout 2:46
- 4 The Gentle Rain From the Movie 'The Gentle Rain' 2:20
- 5 Blues in the Night 4:01
- 6 After Hours 3:37
- 7 A Walk in the Black Forest 2:53
- 8 Non-Stop to Brazil From the Movie 'The Gentle Rain' 2:42
- 9 The Hucklebuck 2:27
- 10 Soul Bossa Nova Standout 2:49
- 11 Sermonette 2:52
- 12 The "In" Crowd 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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