Q: The Musical Biography of Quincy Jones

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Tracklist

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1Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1964-06-09)
engineer:
Lowell Frank (engineer)
producer:
Sonny Burke (Joseph Francis Burke, producer, songwriter and Big Band leader)
bass:
Buddy Catlett
cello:
Ann Goodman and Edgar Lustgarten (, on 1964-06-09)
drums (drum set):
Sonny Payne (on 1964-06-09)
guitar:
Freddie Green (on 1964-06-09)
percussion:
Emil Richards
piano:
Count Basie (pianist) (on 1964-06-09)
reeds:
Marshall Royal, Eric Dixon (woodwind) (on 1964-06-09), Frank Foster (saxophonist) (on 1964-06-09), Charlie Fowlkes (on 1964-06-09) and Frank Wess (on 1964-06-09)
trombone:
Henderson Chambers, Henry Coker (on 1964-06-09), Bill Hughes (trombone) (on 1964-06-09), Grover Mitchell (trombone) (on 1964-06-09) and Ken Shroyer (trombonist) (on 1964-06-09)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Don Rader, Al Aarons (American jazz trumpeter, who also played the horn, flugelhorn) (on 1964-06-09), Wallace Davenport (on 1964-06-09), Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1964-06-09) and Al Porcino (on 1964-06-09)
vibraphone:
Emil Richards (on 1964-06-09)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin, Stanley Harris (US big band viola player), Virginia Majewski (violist) and Paul Robyn
violin:
Israel Baker (American violinist), Thelma Beach, Bonnie Douglas, Jacques Gasselin, James Getzoff (American concertmaster and violinist), Erno Neufeld, Lou Raderman, Paul Shure, Marshall Sosson and Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
lead vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1964-06-09)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1964-06-09)
orchestra:
Count Basie and His Orchestra (on 1964-06-09)
conductor:
Quincy Jones (, on 1964-06-09)
arranger:
Quincy Jones
part of:
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 75)
recording of:
Fly Me to the Moon (Quincy Jones arr.) (on 1964-06-09)
lyricist and composer:
Bart Howard
arranger:
Quincy Jones
publisher:
Almanac Music Inc. and Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
arrangement of:
Fly Me to the Moon
recording of:
Fly Me to the Moon
lyricist and composer:
Bart Howard (in 1954)
premiered by:
Kaye Ballard (in 1954)
publisher:
Almanac Music-Inc., Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Kensington Music Ltd., Palm Valley Music LLC and TRO Essex Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
Frank Sinatra42:30
2Thriller
recording of:
Thriller
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
is based on:
Starlight
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson5:19
3Baby Come to Me
guest vocals:
Patti Austin
recording of:
Baby, Come to Me
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Rodsongs (publisher) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Patti Austin & James Ingram3:35
4Give Me the Night
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Abraham Laboriel
bass synthesizer:
Richard Tee
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Lee Ritenour
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
piano:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker
background vocals:
Patti Austin, Tom Bahler, Jim Gilstrap, Diva Gray and Jocelyn Allen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Give Me the Night
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (Australia) Pty Ltd, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
George Benson3.54:58
5Yah Mo B There
producer:
Quincy Jones
drums (drum set) [drums]:
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker, James Ingram (R&B singer), Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer) and Rod Temperton
additional guest lead vocals:
Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer)
lead vocals:
James Ingram (R&B singer)
other vocals [African voices]:
Quincy Jones
performer:
James Ingram (R&B singer)
arranger:
James Ingram (R&B singer), Quincy Jones, Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer) and Rod Temperton
recording of:
Yah Mo B There
writer:
James Ingram (R&B singer), Quincy Jones, Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer) and Rod Temperton
publisher:
Eiseman Music Co., Inc., Genevieve Music, Hen-Al Pub. (related to Hen-Al Music and Hen-Al Publishing Co.), Kings Road Music (US work publisher), Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Yellowbrick Road Music
James Ingram with Michael McDonald4:29
6You Don’t Own Me
producer:
Qunicy Jones
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1963 (number: 28)
recording of:
You Don’t Own Me (in 1963)
writer:
John Madara (in 1963) and David White (rock ’n’ roll pianist & songwriter, member of Danny & the Juniors) (in 1963)
publisher:
Merjoda Music Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc. (in 1963)
Lesley Gore3.92:29
7Stomp!
recording of:
Stomp!
writer:
George Johnson (member of Brothers Johnson, guitar), Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson), Valerie Johnson and Rod Temperton
The Brothers Johnson4:06
8Do You Love What You Feel
vocals:
Chaka Khan
recording of:
Do You Love What You Feel
lyricist and composer:
David Wolinski
Rufus4:02
9Something So Right
engineer:
Phil Ramone
co-producer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
double bass [acoustic bass]:
Richard Davis (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Grady Tate
electric bass guitar [elec. bass]:
Bob Cranshaw
guitar:
Alexander Gafa, Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel) and David Spinozza
keyboard:
Bobby James (US jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer)
piano:
Bobby Scott (vocals, piano, US musician & producer)
vibraphone [vibes]:
Don Elliott
strings arranger:
Quincy Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1973)
recording of:
Something So Right
lyricist and composer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Paul Simon Music (in 1973)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
Paul Simon3.354:29
10Strawberry Letter 23
cover recording of:
Strawberry Letter 23
lyricist, writer and composer:
Shuggie Otis
publisher:
Shugiterius Music
The Brothers Johnson3:47
11Somewhere
recording engineer:
Phil Schier (in 1972-04)
engineer:
Phil Schier
producer:
Aretha Franklin and Quincy Jones
mixer:
Quincy Jones and Phil Schier
alto saxophone:
Phil Woods (US jazz woodwind player) (in 1972-04)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (in 1972-04)
conductor:
Quincy Jones
remixer:
Quincy Jones and Phil Schier
arranger:
Aretha Franklin and Quincy Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1973)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1972-04)
remixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
West Side Story: Ballet Sequence: Somewhere (Consuelo and Company) (in 1972-04)
lyricist:
Stephen Sondheim
composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist)
publisher:
Amberson Enterprises, Inc., Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), G. Schirmer, G. Schirmer Inc., PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., The Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Co., LLC, Universal - Polygram and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
part of:
West Side Story: Ballet Sequence
Aretha Franklin6:15
12Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
co-producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist), Richard Heath, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet) and Sheila E.
piano, Rhodes piano and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
violin:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
additional background vocals:
Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Augie Johnson, Paulette McWilliams and Zedric Williams
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
percussion arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
strings arranger:
Benjamin Wright
concertmaster:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Allen Zentz Recording in Encino, California, United States (lead vocals, background vocals), Cherokee Studios (studio 3) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (strings) and Westlake Recording Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, California, United States (brass)
mixed at:
Westlake Recording Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, California, United States
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 113)
recording of:
Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough (from 1978-12 until 1979-04)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson4.66:04
13How Do You Keep the Music Playing
recording engineer:
Joel Moss
synthesizer programming:
Steve Porcaro
co-producer:
Johnny Mandel (American composer and arranger)
bass:
Nathan East
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Leon Ndugu Chancler
guitar:
George Doering and Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
piano [acoustic piano]:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
synthesizer:
David Paich
guest vocals:
Patti Austin
lead vocals:
James Ingram (R&B singer)
performer:
Patti Austin
arranger:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer), Quincy Jones and Johnny Mandel (American composer and arranger)
co-produced for:
Shadow Productions
recording of:
How Do You Keep the Music Playing?
lyricist:
Alan Bergman (American lyricist) and Marilyn Bergman
composer:
Michel Legrand
publisher:
Warner Olive Music LLC and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1982)
part of:
The 55th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Patti Austin & James Ingram4:16
14State of Independence
cover recording of:
State of Independence
lyricist:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
composer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Vangelis (Greek composer of electronic, new age and classical)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Warner Chappell North America, Spheric B.V. (from 1981 to present), Toughknot Ltd. (from 1981 to present) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1981 to present)
part of:
Spiritual High
Donna Summer24:24
15We Are the World
background vocals:
Bob Dylan
recording of:
We Are the World
writer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Lionel Richie
USA for Africa2.456:23
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