Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive

by Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 June 1981
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:26
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded at Basing Street Studios, 'Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive' restyles songs associated with Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway for the jump band Jackson assembled for the project. Its swing revival and jump blues arrangements centre on the title track and the ensemble's retro, dance-oriented programme.

Genres

Descriptors: retro, dance, melodic, vocal, classic

Tracklist

  1. Jumpin' With Symphony Sid (2:44)
  2. Jack, You're Dead! (2:47)
  3. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby (4:59)
  4. We The Cats (Shall Hep Ya) (3:19)
  5. San Francisco Fan (4:29)
  6. Five Guys Named Moe (2:33)
  7. Jumpin' Jive (2:41)
  8. You Run Your Mouth (And I'll Run My Business) (2:33)
  9. What's The Use Of Getting Sober (When You're Gonna Get Drunk Again) (3:49)
  10. You're My Meat (2:58)
  11. Tuxedo Junction (5:21)
  12. How Long Must I Wait For You (4:08)

Credits

  • Joe Jackson - primary artist, voice, vibraphone
  • Dave Bitelli - tenor saxophone, clarinet

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