A much-needed look at an overlooked side
of the genius
of Quincy Jones – not his jazz work, not his productions for famous soul
artists, but instead his huge legacy
of soundtrack material – a part
of Q's career that really took off in the 60s! By the time he started working in films, Jones had already had a decade under his belt as one
of the hippest arrangers, leaders, and composers in jazz – and the film business really respected those talents, and allowed Quincy to bring some really fresh styles into play – modes that really opened up the vibe
of American cinema, and also paved the way for the funky styles
of the 70s! As that decade approached, Jones left behind the cinema to take on some more higher-profile records
of his own – but all the charms
of those great albums can be found here at their roots – in this stunning collection
of soundtrack material, some
of which has never been on CD. The package is way more than just a sampler – and includes an album's worth
of material from the films The Pawnbroker, Slender Thread, Mirage, The Deadly Affair, In The Heat
Of The Night, In Cold Blood, Walk Don't Run, The Italian Job, Lost Man, and John & Mary – plus two versions
of the love theme from The Getaway, and a bonus CD with 18 tracks – titled Q's highlights, and featuring tracks from his Mercury records – plus more by Billy Preston, Arthur Prysock, Bill Cosby, Shirley Horn, Letta Mbulu, Toots Thielemans, and others. Even features the "Sanford & Son" and "Ironside" themes!