Quincy Jones Plays Hip Hits


Quincy Jones Plays Hip Hits is an album by Quincy Jones consisting of songs that were hits for other musicians. It was released by Mercury in 1963. Featured soloists include Joe Newman, Zoot Sims, and Phil Woods.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated "By 1963, Quincy Jones' music was at a crossroads. Still jazz-oriented, Jones' work with a studio big band was clearly aimed at trying to sell records rather than play creative jazz.... However, the performances all clock in around three minutes, and the jazz players take solos that often only count as cameos. Pleasant but not particularly substantial music".

Track listing

  1. "Comin' Home Baby" - 2:46
  2. "Gravy Waltz" - 2:42
  3. "Desafinado" - 2:55
  4. "Exodus" - 3:20
  5. "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" - 2:45
  6. "A Taste of Honey" - 2:35
  7. "Back at the Chicken Shack" - 2:59
  8. "Jive Samba" - 2:42
  9. "Take Five" - 3:30
  10. "Walk on the Wild Side" - 3:10
  11. "Watermelon Man" - 3:20
  12. "Bossa Nova U.S.A." - 3:20

Personnel