{"title":"Quincy Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuincy Jones (1933-2024) became one of music's most influential figures, but his foundation was jazz. Starting as a trumpeter with Lionel Hampton in the early 1950s, he quickly established himself as a brilliant arranger, leading Dizzy Gillespie's big band tours and studying composition with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. His 1956 debut This Is How I Feel About Jazz assembled an all-star cast including Art Farmer, Charles Mingus, and Phil Woods, showcasing his gift for making large ensembles swing with soulful, modern edge. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, he recorded sophisticated big band albums for ABC-Paramount and Mercury, whilst arranging landmark sessions for Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and Dinah Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough he later produced Michael Jackson's Thriller and became a pop culture icon, Jones never abandoned jazz. His early 1970s albums like Walking in Space bridged jazz and fusion, and in 1991 he conducted Miles Davis's final concert at Montreux. With 28 Grammy wins from a record 80 nominations, Jones remained a towering figure across all music until his death in November 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quincy-jones-walking-in-space-1977-japanese-a-m-cti-vinyl-lp","title":"Quincy Jones - Walking In Space (1977 Japanese A\u0026M\/CTI Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: VG+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuincy Jones - \u003cem\u003eWalking In Space\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP - 1977 Japanese A\u0026amp;M-CTI Jazz Series Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuincy Jones' ambitious 1969 big band album \u003cem\u003eWalking In Space\u003c\/em\u003e showcases his gifts as arranger, conductor, and orchestrator at a moment when jazz was embracing rock, soul, and contemporary pop influences. Recorded at Van Gelder Studios with Creed Taylor producing, this session features an all-star cast including Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Bob James on electric piano, Hubert Laws on flute, Roland Kirk on saxophone, and a full big band including trombonists J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding. The album's centrepieces are two arrangements from the rock musical \"Hair\" (\"Walking In Space\" and another track), demonstrating Jones' ability to transform contemporary pop material through sophisticated jazz orchestration and soloists' improvisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ensemble represents a who's who of late 1960s jazz and studio musicians. Freddie Hubbard's brilliant trumpet solos soar over Jones' lush arrangements, while Bob James' electric piano adds contemporary texture alongside traditional big band instrumentation. The rhythm section features Chuck Rainey and Ray Brown on bass, with Bernard Purdie and Grady Tate on drums, creating grooves that bridge big band swing and contemporary soul-jazz. Vocalists including Valerie Simpson add occasional colour, while the horn section's precision execution of Jones' complex charts demonstrates why these musicians were first-call studio players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1977 Japanese reissue, part of A\u0026amp;M's CTI Jazz Series and manufactured by King Record Co. Ltd., includes Japanese liner notes and offers this ambitious fusion of big band jazz, soul, and contemporary pop in a quality pressing for the Japanese market. Van Gelder's recording captures both the big band's power and the soloists' nuances, making this reissue valuable for collectors seeking Jones' peak period as jazz arranger before his even greater commercial success as a pop and R\u0026amp;B producer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43134014750779,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_5732.jpg?v=1768529709"},{"product_id":"quincy-jones-this-is-how-i-feel-about-jazz-1976-japanese-abc-mono-lp","title":"Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz (1976 Japanese ABC Mono LP)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuincy Jones - \u003cem\u003eThis Is How I Feel About Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP - 1976 Japanese ABC Jazz Library Mono Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuincy Jones' 1956 big band debut showcases his arranging genius across six tracks recorded over three September sessions in New York. Produced by Creed Taylor and featuring rotating personnel including Charles Mingus and Paul Chambers on bass, Milt Jackson on vibraphone, Phil Woods and Lucky Thompson on saxophones, Art Farmer on trumpet, and Hank Jones and Billy Taylor on piano, the album demonstrates Jones' ability to craft sophisticated arrangements that balance ensemble precision with individual expression. Released in Japan in 1976 as part of ABC's Jazz Library series and manufactured by Nippon Columbia, this mono pressing captures Jones at age 23, already displaying the arranging skills that would make him one of music's most successful producers and arrangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album's six tracks showcase Jones' versatility as arranger. \"Walkin'\" transforms the Miles Davis standard into a big band showcase, while \"A Sleepin' Bee\" demonstrates his gift for ballad arrangement. \"Sermonette\" and \"Stockholm Sweetnin'\" feature Milt Jackson's vibraphone adding distinctive colour to the ensemble, while the closing two tracks highlight Herbie Mann's flute alongside Billy Taylor's piano. The personnel across the three sessions reads like a who's who of 1950s jazz: Mingus' bass work adds rhythmic complexity, Woods and Thompson provide contrasting tenor saxophone approaches, and the trumpet section featuring Farmer, Royal, and Wilder delivers both power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJones' arrangements honour the big band tradition while incorporating bebop's harmonic sophistication and contemporary arranging techniques. Each track balances written sections with improvised solos, the arrangements providing frameworks that enhance rather than constrain individual expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABC Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43176860352571,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_5882.jpg?v=1769638853"},{"product_id":"quincy-jones-and-his-orchestra-the-quintessence-1973-japanese-impulse-gatefold-lp","title":"Quincy Jones And His Orchestra - The Quintessence (1973 Japanese Impulse! 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Released in Japan in 1973 by Toshiba Musical Industries as part of the \"Jazz Label Cornerstone\" series, this gatefold stereo pressing captures Jones balancing hard bop's intensity with big band sophistication, his arrangements providing frameworks for stellar soloists while maintaining ensemble precision. Highlights include the title track, Thelonious Monk's \"Straight, No Chaser\" given big band treatment, and \"Invitation\" featuring the orchestra's full power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album demonstrates Jones' evolution as arranger from his 1950s work toward the soul-jazz and film scoring that would dominate his 1960s-70s output. His arrangements honour big band tradition while incorporating bebop's harmonic complexity and contemporary orchestration techniques. The presence of four French horns and tuba adds unusual timbral depth, while harpist Gloria Agostini on selected tracks creates textures rarely heard in hard bop contexts. The soloists—particularly Hubbard's fiery trumpet and Nelson's authoritative saxophone—shine within Jones' carefully structured frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent personnel across tracks reflects the multiple sessions required for the album, with rotating drummers (Bill English and James Johnson) and varying horn configurations. This allows Jones to tailor arrangements to specific instrumental combinations while maintaining overall coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impulse!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180722683963,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_5888.jpg?v=1769744509"},{"product_id":"quincy-jones-youve-got-it-bad-girl-1973-japanese-a-m-vinyl-lp","title":"Quincy Jones - You've Got It Bad Girl (1973 Japanese A\u0026M Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grading system explained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuincy Jones - \u003cem\u003eYou've Got It Bad Girl\u003c\/em\u003e | Vinyl LP - 1973 Japanese A\u0026amp;M (AML-350, King Record Co. Ltd.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuincy Jones released \u003cem\u003eYou've Got It Bad Girl\u003c\/em\u003e in October 1973. It sits between the orchestral jazz of his 1960s output and the full-commitment funk of \u003cem\u003eBody Heat\u003c\/em\u003e (1974), a transitional record that draws on both worlds without fully settling into either. The \"Tribute to A.F.-Ro'\" medley on Side A pairs Aretha Franklin's \"Daydreaming\" with Ewan MacColl's \"First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,\" Valerie Simpson singing both, strings and woodwinds given the kind of arrangement Jones had been building in Hollywood for a decade. \"Love Theme from The Getaway\" is a Jones original from the Sam Peckinpah film, Toots Thielemans's harmonica prominent and unhurried. The title track, written by Yvonne Wright for Stevie Wonder's \u003cem\u003eTalking Book\u003c\/em\u003e, has Jones himself at the microphone over Chuck Rainey's bass and Dave Grusin's Rhodes. \"Summer in the City\" opens the record as an instrumental, the Lovin' Spoonful piece stripped back and re-orchestrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B leans harder. \"Superstition\" brings Bill Withers, Billy Preston and Stevie Wonder together under the \"Three Beautiful Brothers\" credit, the original's funk architecture rebuilt around Jones's arrangement. \"Manteca,\" the 1947 Gillespie-Fuller-Chano Pozo piece, runs nearly nine minutes and is the most adventurous track on the record. \"Sanford and Son Theme (The Streetbeater),\" written by Jones for the NBC sitcom, closes out the main programme. \"Chump Change,\" co-written with Bill Cosby, had already appeared as the theme for The New Bill Cosby Show in 1972. Produced by Jones and Ray Brown. 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