Quincy Jones - Smackwater Jack

all time favorite

what a great album!every track is winner-but i especially like WHAT'S GOING ON,BROWN BALLAD,and IRONSIDE.reminds of early 70's-mom brought this album home one night.gone nearly a year now,i consider her wide appreciation of music to be the most important thing she left me with. August 6, 2008

The best album of all time

I have fond memories as a seven year old wearing out my uncle's promo copy of this album, that a radio station threw away,on my dinky kiddie record player. Now I'm 44 and the album still moves me. Almost every style of music is presented here and the pacing of the record is masterful,with upbeat jazzy songs followed by mellow,peaceful ones. For example the relaxed "Cast your fate to the wind" is followed by the exciting,brassy theme from "ironside" The wonderful guitarist and harmonica virtuoso Toots Theilmans is featured throughout and takes his instruments to new heights. Marvin Gaye's "What's going on" is the album's nine minute tour de force with wonderful solos throughout. Bill Cosby sings the theme to his 1969 TV show and the album closes with "From roots to froots" a wonderful history of blues guitar from leadbelly to Hendrix..Whew! This album should be in everyone's collection. A rich and rewarding listen. June 10, 2008

One of my First

Smackwater Jack was one the frist albumes that I had ever heard Intro from my Mother. Jhon Coltrane Impressions was the first,I was about 10 at the time. By the time I heard Smackwater Jack I was about 14 I fell in love it from title one. At the time I didnot even know who Bob James,Grady Tate,Milt Jackson,Eric Gale, And all the other great players on this session wher.Had never even heard of Q.Jones. I am now 50 yrs old, and was so happy to find this CD. I love it even more,This is a fortune to add to any Jazz collection.Bill Cosby is even heard on a selection. I can say that this session could be in the hall of fame. Was recorded in the early 70s it still fits well in the 2000s. February 3, 2008

Amazing...

I listen to this everyday and I think it's Quincy's best. A must have, if you are into Rare-Groove, Funk, and Jazz.
hiptuc October 11, 2007

Classic from Q

this is the Kind of Album that truly Showcases the Much Depth that Quincy Jones has displayed through out His Career.I like the feel&tone of His Cover of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" for instance.Cast your fate to the Wind has Hsi Trademark Arrangements all over it.the MusicianShip,Arrangements&Production are all on Point here.enjoy July 13, 2002

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