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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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