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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful reinterpretations of classics
  • steady flow for easy listening
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • for social gatherings
  • lighthearted vibes throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep emotional complexity
  • prefer longer, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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
Herbie Hancock· Stevie Wonder· George Benson

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 3:30
  • 3 What's New Pussycat 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 2:49
  • 11 Sermonette 2:52
  • 12 The "In" Crowd 3:04

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