Quincy Jones – Plays the Hip Hits / Golden Boy (JazzPlus Edition) CD

• UPC: 060075340292
• MPN: STR 60799 / SR 60938
• Brand Name: Mercury Records / Universal Music Classics & Jazz

Overview

Experience the timeless artistry of Quincy Jones and His Orchestra with “Plays the Hip Hits” and “Golden Boy” — two classic Mercury stereo albums brought together in this JazzPlus digital remaster edition. These 22 tracks showcase Jones’s pioneering blend of jazz sophistication and orchestral brilliance, now beautifully remastered from the original sources with full album artwork.

From the smooth bossa nova tones of “Desafinado” to the rhythmic drive of “Watermelon Man” and the cinematic flair of “Theme from Golden Boy”, this collection is a testament to Jones’s mastery as both arranger and conductor.

Product Features

• Format: Compact Disc (CD)
• Total Tracks: 22
• Label: Mercury Records / Universal Music Classics & Jazz
• Release Year: 2012
• Genre: Jazz, Big Band, Bossa Nova
• Sound: Digitally remastered stereo
• Made in: European Union (EU)
• Catalog Numbers: STR 60799 (Hip Hits), SR 60938 (Golden Boy)

Interesting Facts

• Two Legendary Albums on One Disc: Includes “Plays the Hip Hits” (1962) and “Golden Boy” (1964), originally released on Mercury Records and produced by Quincy Jones himself.

• Remastered Excellence: Digitally remastered from original sources, preserving the warmth of analog sound while enhancing clarity and tonal depth.

• Jazz Genius at Work: Jones’s signature arrangements bring new life to iconic tunes such as “Take Five,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Walk on the Wild Side.”

• A Bridge Between Eras: These albums reflect Quincy Jones’s transition from jazz bandleader to one of the most influential producers in modern music history.

Track Listing

1. Comin' Home Baby – 2:45
2. Gravy Waltz – 2:42
3. Desafinado – 2:54
4. Exodus – 3:21
5. Cast Your Fate to the Wind – 2:44
6. A Taste of Honey – 2:35
7. Back at the Chicken Shack – 2:59
8. Jive Samba – 2:42
9. Take Five – 3:29
10. Walk on the Wild Side – 3:10
11. Watermelon Man – 3:20
12. Bossa Nova U.S.A. – 3:13
13. Theme From “Golden Boy” (String Version) – 2:48
14. The Witching Hour – 3:40
15. Seaweed – 2:23
16. Golden Boy – 3:13
17. Django – 5:01
18. Soul Serenade – 3:48
19. Theme From “Golden Boy” (Big Band Version) – 3:56
20. Hard Day’s Night – 3:27
21. The Sidewinder – 3:45
22. The Midnight Sun Will Never Set – 3:11

Publishers

This compilation: © & ® 2012 Universal Music Classics & Jazz, a Division of Universal Music GmbH. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, or broadcast prohibited.

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