Harry Arnold + Big Band + Quincy Jones = Jazz! - Harry Arnold And Quincy Jones - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

This album is a transatlantic summit of jazz brilliance, where Swedish bandleader Harry Arnold’s razor-sharp big band receives an electrifying charge from the inventive arrangements of a young Quincy Jones. Recorded in Sweden at the dawn of the 1960s, 'Harry Arnold + Big Band + Quincy Jones = Jazz!' captures a vibrant moment when European orchestras were matching—and sometimes surpassing—their American counterparts in both technical finesse and creative daring. With Jones at the helm as arranger and conductor, the ensemble bursts with kinetic energy, weaving intricate brass lines and propulsive rhythms into a cohesive, joyous whole. The record is both a showcase for Arnold’s precision and for Jones’s audacious vision, as standards and originals alike are treated to expressive solos and sophisticated interplay. This is jazz at its most invigorating: every track pulses with a sense of possibility, bridging continents and sensibilities. For anyone interested in the evolution of big band jazz or the early career of Quincy Jones, this album offers a crucial listening experience. It’s a testament to what happens when musical worlds collide—and why that energy still resonates decades later. Track List: A1 - Quincy's Home Again - 2:28 A2 - The Midnight Sun Never Sets - 4:07 A3 - Cherokee - 3:14 A4 - Count Em - 5:30 A5 - Brief Encounter - 3:04 B1 - Room 608 - 3:14 B2 - Kinda Blues - 6:00 B3 - Meet Benny Bailey - 3:50 B4 - Doodlin' - 5:13