Is This Is How I Feel About Jazz a good place to start with Quincy Jones?

Yes, This Is How I Feel About Jazz is recommended as a starting point for new Quincy Jones listeners. A vibrant orchestral jazz tapestry weaving together intricate melodies and rich harmonies with a playful sense of rhythm. Released in 1957, This Is How I Feel About Jazz marked Quincy Jones' third album as a bandleader, following his earlier works like Quintessence from 1956. At this point in his career, Jones was transitioning from a prominent arranger and conductor to an influential artist in his own right, setting the stage for his future innovations in jazz and popular music.

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

A vibrant orchestral jazz tapestry weaving together intricate melodies and rich harmonies with a playful sense of rhythm.

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Walkin' Start here — The opening track features an expansive arrangement that highlights Jones' ability to blend intricate orchestration with improvisational solos, setting a lively tone for the album.
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Sermonette — This track showcases a smooth interplay between brass and woodwinds, capturing the essence of jazz storytelling through its dynamic shifts and engaging melodies.
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Ballad Medley: What's New / We'll Be Together Again / Time on My Hands / You Go to My Head / Laura — The medley encapsulates the emotional depth of jazz ballads, allowing each piece to flow seamlessly into the next while demonstrating Jones' skill in crafting poignant transitions.

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

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album showcased Jones' innovative orchestral jazz, enhancing his reputation as a bandleader.
Themes: 1950s jazz evolution· orchestral vibrancy· melodic storytelling
Career context: Released in 1957, This Is How I Feel About Jazz marked Quincy Jones' third album as a bandleader, following his earlier works like Quintessence from 1956. At this point in his career, Jones was transitioning from a prominent arranger and conductor to an influential artist in his own right, setting the stage for his future innovations in jazz and popular music.
Stylistic neighbors: Herbie Hancock· Stevie Wonder· George Benson

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Tracklist

1 Walkin' Start here 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