Smackwater Jack
by Quincy Jones
- Type: Album
- Released: October 1971
- Label: A&M
- Country: United States
- Length: 41:59
- Community rating: 3.75/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The legendary producer and arranger orchestrates an expansive, funk-laced big band session encompassing contemporary pop covers and original television themes. 'Smackwater Jack' highlights Jones's unparalleled ability to synthesize R&B rhythms, jazz virtuosity, and slick, cinematic production.
Genres
Descriptors: Vocal, rhythmic, instrumental, orchestral, funky, soulful
Tracklist
- Smackwater Jack (3:31)
- Cast Your Fate To The Wind (4:26)
- Ironside - Theme From "Ironside" (3:53)
- What's Going On? (9:51)
- Theme From "The Anderson Tapes" (5:16)
- Brown Ballad (4:20)
- Hikky Burr - Theme From "The Bill Cosby Show" (4:02)
- Guitar Blues Odyssey: From Roots To Fruits (6:35)
Credits
- Marty Paich - arranged by
- Alan Raph - bass trombone
- Richard Hixson - bass trombone
- Tony Studd - bass trombone
- Roland Young - creative director [creative direction]
- Bob Cranshaw - double bass [string bass]
- Grady Tate - drums
- Paul Humphrey - drums