Quincy Jones, the alchemist of music, presents the essence of big band jazz.
A masterpiece album brimming with the rich aroma of modern jazz, woven together by meticulous arrangements and a magnificent ensemble.
His exceptional talent as a conductor and arranger is evident in every detail. A dynamic sense of energy coexists within an intellectually sophisticated structure, and the true essence of Quincy Jones' jazz is found here.
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A:
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1)
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Quintessence
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2)
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Robot Portrait
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3)
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Little Karen
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4)
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Straight, No Chaser
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B:
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1)
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For Lena And Lennie
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2)
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Hard Sock Dance
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3)
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Invitation
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4)
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The Twitch
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Saxophone - Oliver Nelson (A1 to A4, B2, B3)
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Saxophone - Frank Wess (A2, A3, B2)
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Trumpet - Freddie Hubbard (A2, A3, B2)
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Saxophone - Jerome Richardson
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Harp - Gloria Agostini (A1, A4, B3)
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Drums - James Johnson
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Lacquer Cut By - RVG
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Producer - Bob Thiele
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Saxophone - Phil Woods
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Trombone - Curtis Fuller (A1, A4, B3)
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Bass - Milt Hinton (A1 to A4, B2, B3)
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Trumpet - Ernie Royal (A1, A4, B3)
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Trumpet - Thad Jones (A1 to A4, B2, B3)
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Drums - Bill English (A2, A3, B2)
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Saxophone - Eric Dixon
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French Horn - Julius Watkins
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Trombone - Paul Faulise
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Trumpet - Snooky Young (A1 to A4, B2, B3)
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French Horn - Earl Chapin (A1, A4, B3)
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Trombone - Billy Byers
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French Horn - Ray Alonge (A1, A4, B3)
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Liner Notes - Lena Horne
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Tuba - Harvey Phillips (A1, A4, B3)
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Liner Notes - Lennie Hayton
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French Horn - James Buffington
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Trombone - Rodney Levitt
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Trumpet - Joe Newman (A1, A4, B1, B3, B4)
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Trombone - Melba Liston
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Trumpet - Al Delrisi
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Piano - Patricia Bown
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Engineer - Frank Abbey
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Engineer [Stereo] - Frank Abbey
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Engineer [Monaural] - Bob Arnold
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Trombone - Thomas Mitchell (A1, A4, B3)
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Design [Cover] - Robert Flynn (2)
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Photography By [Cover Photo] - Pete Turner (4)
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Photography By [Liner Photos] - Jack Bradley
