QUINCY JONES 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: When it hit in 1973, this album expertly blended cool jazz, r&b and sophisticated orchestrations into a seamless album that helped shape future funk and soul. Opening with the sultry, atmospheric 'Summer in the City', Jones reinterprets the 60s classic into a smooth jazz-soul groove, with Valerie Simpson's seductive vocals setting a fiery tone. The album flows through contrasting moods, from the mellow 'The Eyes of Love', featuring a haunting harmonica solo by Toots Thielemans, to a tribute to Aretha Franklin with the tender 'Daydreaming', sung by Simpson. The second half shifts to livelier jazz and funk, with a dynamic cover of Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition', enhanced by contributions from Bill Withers and Stevie himself, and a spirited rendition of Dizzy Gillespie's 'Manteca', showing a stellar lineup of musicians. Tracks like 'Sanford & Son Theme' and 'Chump Change' deliver irresistible, playful moments, while 'Clump Change' wraps up the album with an epic, jazz-infused finale. The album blends grace, energy and musical depth, making You've Got It Bad Girl a real gem in Jones' catalogue.

Review: A definitive master of jazz, soul and pop sounds across the decades, Quincy Jones pulled off another gem with this genre-defying collection. It highlights an unparalleled level of musical craftsmanship where the arrangements are lush and use orchestral instruments, funky rhythms and smooth vocals to create a timeless sound. Standout tracks like 'What's Going On?' and 'Theme From The Anderson Tapes' showcase Jones' ability to merge complex jazz harmonies with commercial appeal. He also balances upbeat tracks with introspective, slower tunes with the result reflecting Quincy's deep influence on the music of the last half-century.