What makes This Is How I Feel About Jazz by Quincy Jones notable?

The album is significant for its seamless blend of traditional jazz with elements of rhythm and blues, influencing the direction of jazz music in the late 1950s. It received positive critical acclaim, contributing to Jones' stature as a key figure in jazz and paving the way for future explorations in genre fusion. When 'This Is How I Feel About Jazz' was released in February 1957, Quincy Jones was emerging as a prominent arranger and conductor. This album followed his work on several notable projects, including arranging for legendary artists like Count Basie and Billie Holiday, solidifying his reputation in the jazz scene.

Who is This Is How I Feel About Jazz for?

This Is How I Feel About Jazz works well if you're into wave-like dynamic listening experience, soulful rhythms for evening relaxation and innovative arrangements that surprise.

How many songs are on This Is How I Feel About Jazz?

This Is How I Feel About Jazz has 12 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

This Is How I Feel About Jazz

Quincy Jones · 1957

66 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B

A vibrant fusion of jazz orchestrations and soulful rhythms, showcasing Quincy Jones' innovative arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like dynamic listening experience
soulful rhythms for evening relaxation
innovative arrangements that surprise
engaging exploration of themes

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'This Is How I Feel About Jazz' was released in February 1957, Quincy Jones was emerging as a prominent arranger and conductor. This album followed his work on several notable projects, including arranging for legendary artists like Count Basie and Billie Holiday, solidifying his reputation in the jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Herbie Hancock· Stevie Wonder· George Benson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Walkin' 10:47
2 Stockhold Sweetnin' 5:41
3 Evening in Paris 4:09
4 Sermonette 5:58
5 A Sleepin' Bee 4:41
6 Boo's Blues 5:15
7 Dancin' Pants 3:50
8 Be My Guest 4:29
9 Kings Road Blues 5:06
10 Bright Moon 5:20
11 The Oom Is Blues 5:10
12 Ballad Medley: What's New / We'll Be Together Again / Time on My Hands / You Go to My Head / Laura 6:17

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