Jumpin' Jive

by Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive

Jumpin' Jive cover art

Joe Jackson's 'Jumpin' Jive' stepped away from his new wave singer-songwriter identity to revisit jump blues and swing-era repertoire. The project helped introduce parts of his rock audience to Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, and related big-band traditions through a compact revivalist format.

Genres

  • Jump Blues
  • Swing
  • Big Band

Tracklist

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