Jazzy Jeff In The House [Box set, Import]

DJ Jazzy Jeff | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 15, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Import
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Defected
• ASIN: B0002XL34C
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,283 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Papa Was A Rollin Stone

2. Interlude

3. On My Way

4. We Had A Thing

5. Our Music

6. Useless

7. Smile

8. Gabrielle

9. Strings Of Life

10. Gangsta House

11. I Got Rhythm

12. Rock Wit U Dub

13. Reality Mix

14. Drive On

15. Samuri

16. Tropical Soundclash

17. Melting Pot

18. Kool And The Gang

19. Bra

20. Dance To The Drummers Beat

See all 37 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Defected Records is proud to present the next In The House album produced by the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff. Famed for his work within Hip Hop, Jeff takes a little diversion from his traditional sound. He produces what can only be described as a fantastic insight into house music.

"I want to take what Mr. Gamble and Mr. Huff did in the ‘70s and continue the progression of the ‘Philly Sound," he explains. And this is exactly what Jeff has done with his FIRST house music compilation – Jazzy Jeff In The House. The triple-CD collection includes a bonus CD ROM with exclusive interview, photo gallery, special downloads and much more.

This is a collection of contemporary and classic house from one of the biggest DJs in the business and a must-have for anyone’s dance music collection!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, best ITH mix by far!, December 19, 2004

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TalkMusic (Tallinn, Estonia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazzy Jeff In The House (Audio CD)

The Defected's sublabel ITH Records has been putting out mixes for some time now. The problem with mix-cd's is, that it gets boring real quickly. Often, dj's play the same tracks and many of them released by Defected. Now with Jazzy Jeff In The House, I know I could expect something different. But I was blown away.

The hiphop legend has put together 3 CD's worth of classic house and oldschool. And when talking about oldschool, I mean musicians like The Temptations, Booker T & The MGs, Kool & The Gang, Hamilton Bohannon, Barry White, Nina Simone and many others. And in addition to that, house hedas like Kerri Chandler, Kenny Dope, Soldiers of Twilight, DJ Gregory, Julie McKnight, Jody Watley, Blaze and the list goes on!

The main reason why this CD stands high above the rest of ITH series, is it's classic approach. Jazzy Jeff blends together good old funk classics with some modern house tracks. Yet, he leaves out some of the dancefloor tracks from this or previous year. It has those surely selected tracks that all play their part well. It works! All the way!

It's hard to review the compilation which includes tracks that have pages of stories to tell.

I'll just put it short, if you "consume" a bit more music than the avarage bloke, you need this one!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slammin', August 19, 2005

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Brian J. Skuse - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jazzy Jeff In The House (Audio CD)

First off - this guy knows his stuff. He's an expert and a pro. I always viewed him as a hip hop DJ from his other work but when I heard this mix I was extremely impressed. Mixing the Temptations with Kenny Dope? Damn. Great selections from back then and great cuts from recent releases. Plus there is a DVD which shows him in the mix and answering some questions for Defected. The mix isn't totally jazzy, deep, funky house but also dives into the realm of funk, r&b, soul and some world beats - it's just completely dope. The reason I give this CD such high marks is not only that I enjoy the music - but this guy actually took a chance and really portrays a real love for music and over two decades of collecting vinyl and respecting different styles that helped to mold his own style.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What collection of songs!, September 30, 2005

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K. Frazier "Calimusicman" (NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jazzy Jeff In The House (Audio CD)

What can I say, but all 3 CD i can play over and over never get tired. If this does not make you move you butt, nothing will. This will get the party started! I do not think he ever puts out a bad CD, all his CD's are great.