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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Why this album works

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.

Best for: wave-like dynamic listening experience soulful rhythms for evening relaxation innovative arrangements that surprise
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: 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 Walkin' Standout 10:47
2 Stockhold Sweetnin' 5:41
3 Evening in Paris 4:09
4 Sermonette Standout 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 Standout 6:17

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