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Quintessence [Original recording remastered]

Quincy Jones | Format: Audio CD

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Product Details

Audio CD (April 8, 1997)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Grp Records
ASIN: B000003N9M
Also Available in: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,171 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing. Universal. 2008. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a classic, August 23, 2007

Katherine Charlap "Dr. K. Charlap" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This is a top-ten jazz album of all time, especially if you like the big band format. Before Quincy Jones became the king of pop music producing and arranging, he was a fabulous jazz arranger and leader.

My brother, Bill Charlap, turned me on to it during this past summer's Jazz in July series at the 92nd street Y, where he is the artistic director. One concert in the series was a tribute to Quincy Jones and Oliver Nelson. They played one or two songs which are featured on this CD. Great stuff! Go ahead and check it out -- you will not be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars PURE GENIUS..., October 2, 2000

Giovanni C. Washington-Wright (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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If I were told I was going to have to live on a desert island for the rest of my life, and I was only allowed to take 5 jazz records, this album would be one of them. I don't hand out the "genius" title very easily, but it's simple in this case... Quincy Jones IS a genius.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quintessence, July 17, 2008

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For anyone who loves either classic jazz or big band music, you will love this CD. Mr Jones sweeps you with a blending of both that reminds you of what music is supposed to sound like and do,

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5.0 out of 5 stars Standard forever arrangements on great music
Two features must be pointed out about this album: the impressive material and the band performance. Read more

Published on February 17, 2006 by Carlos from Rio

5.0 out of 5 stars It gets no better....
Having found out about Quincy Jones' jazz background by pure accident, I can't seem to get enough of his early recordings. Read more

Published on December 30, 2001 by Anne Gorman

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
Whether you are a jazz aficionado or just want to add a few jazz albums to your repertoire, this album needs to be included. Read more

Published on November 9, 2001 by D. Reed

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Mellow
I have Always Dug Quincy Jones's Work Be it As Producer or as Artist.I dug Quincy&Bands take on Straight No Chaser.this disc is very mellow&The Arrangements are Solid.

Published on April 7, 2000 by A customer

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