- Prologue (2 Q's Rap)
- Back on the Block
- I Don't Go for That
- I'll Be Good to You
- The Verb to Be
- Wee B. Doin' It
- The Places You Find Love
- Jazz Corner of the Word
- Birdland
- Septembro (Brazilian Wedding Song)
- One Man Woman
- Tomorrow (Better You, Better Me)
- Prelude to the Garden
- The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
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0602498837887
Kool Moe Dee Primary Artist,Rap,Vocals,Featured Artist
James Ingram Primary Artist,Primary Artist,Soloist,Vocals (Background),Vocals,Featured Artist
Tevin Campbell Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Herbie Hancock Primary Artist,Soloist,Keyboards,Synthesizer Pads
QD III Primary Artist,Vocals
Al B. Sure! Primary Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Melle Mel Primary Artist,Rap,Featured Artist
Bobby McFerrin Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Bass,Vocals,Yodeling,Percussion,Featured Artist
Mervyn Warren Primary Artist,Vocals,Spoken Word,Featured Artist
Siedah Garrett Primary Artist,Vocals,Choir Director,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Andrae Crouch Primary Artist,Vocals,Choir Conductor,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Barry White Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist
Ray Charles Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Big Daddy Kane Primary Artist,Rap,Vocals,Featured Artist
Ice-T Primary Artist,Rap,Featured Artist
Kirk Whalum Primary Artist,Saxophone,Featured Artist
Al Jarreau Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Take 6 Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Ella Fitzgerald Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Soloist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Sarah Vaughan Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist
El DeBarge Primary Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Chaka Khan Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Luther Vandross Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Dionne Warwick Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Alfie Silas Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Alvin Chea Vocals
Teddy Riley Saxophone
Sheila E. Soloist,Timbales
Paul Jackson, Jr. Guitar
Jerry Hey Keyboards,Trumpet
Louis Johnson Bass,Vocals (Background)
Sandra Crouch Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Rod Temperton Clapping,Handclapping
Claude McKnight Vocals
Steve Porcaro Synthesizer
Steve Lukather Guitar
Ian Underwood Clapping,Synthesizer,Handclapping
Children's Choir Vocals (Background)
Ollie E. Brown Percussion
Rhett Lawrence Synthesizer
George Duke Soloist,Keyboards,Fender Rhodes
Perry Morgan Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Clif Magness Vocals (Background)
John "4 Daddman" Robinson Drums
George Benson Guitar,Vocals,Soloist
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. Trombone
David Thomas Vocals
Howard McCrary Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Mark Kibble Vocals
Peggi Blu Vocals (Background)
Howard Hewett Vocals (Background)
James Moody Soloist,Saxophone,Sax (Alto)
Jim Gilstrap Vocals (Background)
Rose Banks Vocals,Choir Director,Vocals (Background)
Randy Kerber Keyboards,Synthesizer
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
Neil Stubenhaus Bass
Maxi Anderson Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Miles Davis Vocals,Soloist,Trumpet
Michael Boddicker Synthesizer
Michael Landau Guitar
Derrick Schoefield Vocals (Background),Vocals
Shane Shoaf Vocals (Background)
McKinley Brown Vocals (Background)
Charity Young Vocals (Background)
Jean Johnson McRath Vocals,Vocals (Background)
J.C. Gomez Percussion,African Percussion
Larry Williams Keyboards,Saxophone,Synthesizer
Greg Phillinganes Keyboards,Fender Rhodes
Dizzy Gillespie Soloist,Trumpet
Joe Zawinul Organ,Vocals,Soloist
David Paich Keyboards,Synthesizer Pads
Harvey Mason, Sr. Drums
Grandmaster Melle Mel Rap
Cedric Dent Vocals
Syreeta Wright Vocals (Background)
Skam Rap
Bill Summers Hinedewho,Percussion,African Percussion
Ian Prince Vocoder,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Jennifer Holliday Vocals (Background)
Nathan East Bass
Nadirah Ali Vocals (Background)
Phil Perry Vocals (Background)
Tammie Gibson Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Tyren Perry Vocals (Background)
Donovan McCrary Vocals (Background)
Ken Ford Vocals (Background)
Larry E. Williams Keyboards,Saxophone
Voncielle Faggett Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Chad Durio Vocals (Background)
Geary Faggett Vocals
Michael Young Synthesizer
Jania Foxworth Vocals (Background)
Jackie Gouche Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Edie Lehmann Vocals (Background)
Geary Lanier Foggett Vocals (Background)
Randy Lukather Guitar
Bruce Swedien Drums,Drums (Snare),Special Effects
Gerald Albright Vocals,Soloist,Sax (Alto)
George Johnson Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Gary Grant Trumpet
Tiffany Johnson Vocals (Background)
Caiphus Semenya Conductor,Vocals (Background)
Pattie Howard Vocals,Vocals (Background)
John "J.R." Robinson Drums
Reggie Green Vocals (Background)
John Robinson Drums
Alex Harris Vocals (Background)
Sonora Sam Composer
Allen Sides Supervisor
Teddy Riley Mixing
Terry Coffey Mixing
Jerry Hey Producer,Assistant Producer,Rhythm Arrangements,Synthesizer Arrangements,Arranger
Louis Johnson Composer
Kool Moe Dee Composer
Clif Magness Arranger,Composer,Rhythm Arrangements
Steve Porcaro Synthesizer Producer
Big Daddy Kane Composer
Bernie Kirsh Engineer
Ian Underwood Programming,Synthesizer Programming
Ice-T Composer
Kevin Becka Engineer
Ivan Lins Composer
Rev. Jesse Jackson Narrator
Rhett Lawrence Synthesizer Programming
Mick Guzauski Mixing,Remix Engineer
Arthur Baker Mixing
Hilton Ian Prince Composer
Antonio Hardy Composer
Gavin Lurssen Mastering
Mark Kibble Vocal Arrangement
Jon Nettlesbey Mixing
El DeBarge Composer
Don Cobb Engineer
Mac Quayle Mixing
Andrae Crouch Vocal Arrangement
Randy Kerber Synthesizer Programming
Siedah Garrett Composer,Vocal Arrangement
Quincy Jones Producer,Programming,Drum Programming,Original Concept,Vocal Arrangement,Rhythm Arrangements,Arranger,Composer
Michael Haas Engineer
Mervyn Warren Composer
Michael Boddicker Programming,Drum Programming,Synthesizer Programming
Jeri Heiden Art Direction
Matthew Rolston Photography
Mike Wambsgans Supervisor
Deborah Dill Creative Services Coordinator
Lan Disparte Design
Leslie Morris Johnson Contractor
Larry Williams Programming
Greg Phillinganes Rhythm Arrangements
Garry Creiman Supervisor
Joe Zawinul Composer
Glen Ballard Arranger,Composer,Rhythm Arrangements
Dana Jon Chappelle Engineer
Bill Summers Rhythm Arrangements
Ian Prince Arranger,Composer,Vocal Arrangement,Rhythm Arrangements
Rail Jon Rogut Assistant Engineer
Melle Mel Composer
Louise Velazquez Production Director
Sarah Abukusta Translation
Brad Sundberg Engineer,Technical Director
Senora Sam Composer
Larry E. Williams Synthesizer Programming
Miniko Jackson Production Coordination
Michael Young Synthesizer Programming
Margo Chase Design
Human Bean Band Performer
Dave Way Engineer
Bruce Swedien Mixing,Engineer
George Johnson Composer
Gilson Peranzzetta Composer
QD III Programming,Drum Programming,Rhythm Arrangements
808 State Remix Engineer
Caiphus Semenya Arranger,Composer,Vocal Arrangement
Jorge Calandrelli Composer,Synthesizer String Arrangement
Harriet Roberts Composer
Brian VanLear Supervisor
Gilson Peranzetta Composer
Horace Coleman Mixing
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Overview
Having let eight years pass since his last A&M album, Quincy Jones made his debut on his own label with his most extravagant, most star-studded, most brilliantly sequenced pop album to date -- which could have only been assembled by the man who put together "We Are the World." Jones was one of the first establishment musicians to embrace rap, and one of the first to link rap with his jazz heritage; it's hard not to be moved by the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Zawinul, Sarah Vaughan, and George Benson electronically appearing on "Birdland" and trading brief licks with the likes of Kool Moe Dee and Big Daddy Kane on "Jazz Corner of the World." Later, jazz buffs would vilify Jones for not taking fuller advantage of this one-time constellation of jazz stars, but at the time, it seemed like a marvelous dialogue between the old and the new. Of course, as he well knew, celebrating jazz history is not the surest route to a blockbuster hit record, so there are plenty of radio-friendly urban pop productions here, with Herbie Hancock and George Duke on keyboards, and Siedah Garrett and 12-year-old Tevin Campbell on vocals. Despite the presence of an enthused Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, and the Brothers Johnson, the overly busy techno remake of "I'll Be Good to You" doesn't cut the Johnsons' original -- nor does "Tomorrow." Ultimately the most popular track would be the most tedious for the jazz listener, "The Secret Garden," with a parade of smooth soul balladeers producing make-out music at length. Yet Back on the Block remains a strikingly durable piece of entertainment, and in hindsight, a poignant signpost of the changing of the guard. ~ Richard S. Ginell
Product Details
Release Date: | 08/09/2005 |
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Label: | Quest/Umg |
UPC: | 0602498837887 |
Rank: | 46918 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Quincy Jones Primary Artist,Handclapping,Drums (Snare),Choir Conductor,Drums,Shaker,Vocals,Cowbell,Korg M1,ClappingKool Moe Dee Primary Artist,Rap,Vocals,Featured Artist
James Ingram Primary Artist,Primary Artist,Soloist,Vocals (Background),Vocals,Featured Artist
Tevin Campbell Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Herbie Hancock Primary Artist,Soloist,Keyboards,Synthesizer Pads
QD III Primary Artist,Vocals
Al B. Sure! Primary Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Melle Mel Primary Artist,Rap,Featured Artist
Bobby McFerrin Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Bass,Vocals,Yodeling,Percussion,Featured Artist
Mervyn Warren Primary Artist,Vocals,Spoken Word,Featured Artist
Siedah Garrett Primary Artist,Vocals,Choir Director,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Andrae Crouch Primary Artist,Vocals,Choir Conductor,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Barry White Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist
Ray Charles Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Big Daddy Kane Primary Artist,Rap,Vocals,Featured Artist
Ice-T Primary Artist,Rap,Featured Artist
Kirk Whalum Primary Artist,Saxophone,Featured Artist
Al Jarreau Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Take 6 Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Ella Fitzgerald Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Soloist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Sarah Vaughan Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist
El DeBarge Primary Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Chaka Khan Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Luther Vandross Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Dionne Warwick Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Alfie Silas Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Alvin Chea Vocals
Teddy Riley Saxophone
Sheila E. Soloist,Timbales
Paul Jackson, Jr. Guitar
Jerry Hey Keyboards,Trumpet
Louis Johnson Bass,Vocals (Background)
Sandra Crouch Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Rod Temperton Clapping,Handclapping
Claude McKnight Vocals
Steve Porcaro Synthesizer
Steve Lukather Guitar
Ian Underwood Clapping,Synthesizer,Handclapping
Children's Choir Vocals (Background)
Ollie E. Brown Percussion
Rhett Lawrence Synthesizer
George Duke Soloist,Keyboards,Fender Rhodes
Perry Morgan Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Clif Magness Vocals (Background)
John "4 Daddman" Robinson Drums
George Benson Guitar,Vocals,Soloist
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. Trombone
David Thomas Vocals
Howard McCrary Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Mark Kibble Vocals
Peggi Blu Vocals (Background)
Howard Hewett Vocals (Background)
James Moody Soloist,Saxophone,Sax (Alto)
Jim Gilstrap Vocals (Background)
Rose Banks Vocals,Choir Director,Vocals (Background)
Randy Kerber Keyboards,Synthesizer
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
Neil Stubenhaus Bass
Maxi Anderson Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Miles Davis Vocals,Soloist,Trumpet
Michael Boddicker Synthesizer
Michael Landau Guitar
Derrick Schoefield Vocals (Background),Vocals
Shane Shoaf Vocals (Background)
McKinley Brown Vocals (Background)
Charity Young Vocals (Background)
Jean Johnson McRath Vocals,Vocals (Background)
J.C. Gomez Percussion,African Percussion
Larry Williams Keyboards,Saxophone,Synthesizer
Greg Phillinganes Keyboards,Fender Rhodes
Dizzy Gillespie Soloist,Trumpet
Joe Zawinul Organ,Vocals,Soloist
David Paich Keyboards,Synthesizer Pads
Harvey Mason, Sr. Drums
Grandmaster Melle Mel Rap
Cedric Dent Vocals
Syreeta Wright Vocals (Background)
Skam Rap
Bill Summers Hinedewho,Percussion,African Percussion
Ian Prince Vocoder,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Jennifer Holliday Vocals (Background)
Nathan East Bass
Nadirah Ali Vocals (Background)
Phil Perry Vocals (Background)
Tammie Gibson Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Tyren Perry Vocals (Background)
Donovan McCrary Vocals (Background)
Ken Ford Vocals (Background)
Larry E. Williams Keyboards,Saxophone
Voncielle Faggett Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Chad Durio Vocals (Background)
Geary Faggett Vocals
Michael Young Synthesizer
Jania Foxworth Vocals (Background)
Jackie Gouche Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Edie Lehmann Vocals (Background)
Geary Lanier Foggett Vocals (Background)
Randy Lukather Guitar
Bruce Swedien Drums,Drums (Snare),Special Effects
Gerald Albright Vocals,Soloist,Sax (Alto)
George Johnson Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Gary Grant Trumpet
Tiffany Johnson Vocals (Background)
Caiphus Semenya Conductor,Vocals (Background)
Pattie Howard Vocals,Vocals (Background)
John "J.R." Robinson Drums
Reggie Green Vocals (Background)
John Robinson Drums
Alex Harris Vocals (Background)
Technical Credits
Rod Temperton Producer,Arranger,Composer,Programming,Drum Programming,Vocal Arrangement,Associate Producer,Rhythm ArrangementsSonora Sam Composer
Allen Sides Supervisor
Teddy Riley Mixing
Terry Coffey Mixing
Jerry Hey Producer,Assistant Producer,Rhythm Arrangements,Synthesizer Arrangements,Arranger
Louis Johnson Composer
Kool Moe Dee Composer
Clif Magness Arranger,Composer,Rhythm Arrangements
Steve Porcaro Synthesizer Producer
Big Daddy Kane Composer
Bernie Kirsh Engineer
Ian Underwood Programming,Synthesizer Programming
Ice-T Composer
Kevin Becka Engineer
Ivan Lins Composer
Rev. Jesse Jackson Narrator
Rhett Lawrence Synthesizer Programming
Mick Guzauski Mixing,Remix Engineer
Arthur Baker Mixing
Hilton Ian Prince Composer
Antonio Hardy Composer
Gavin Lurssen Mastering
Mark Kibble Vocal Arrangement
Jon Nettlesbey Mixing
El DeBarge Composer
Don Cobb Engineer
Mac Quayle Mixing
Andrae Crouch Vocal Arrangement
Randy Kerber Synthesizer Programming
Siedah Garrett Composer,Vocal Arrangement
Quincy Jones Producer,Programming,Drum Programming,Original Concept,Vocal Arrangement,Rhythm Arrangements,Arranger,Composer
Michael Haas Engineer
Mervyn Warren Composer
Michael Boddicker Programming,Drum Programming,Synthesizer Programming
Jeri Heiden Art Direction
Matthew Rolston Photography
Mike Wambsgans Supervisor
Deborah Dill Creative Services Coordinator
Lan Disparte Design
Leslie Morris Johnson Contractor
Larry Williams Programming
Greg Phillinganes Rhythm Arrangements
Garry Creiman Supervisor
Joe Zawinul Composer
Glen Ballard Arranger,Composer,Rhythm Arrangements
Dana Jon Chappelle Engineer
Bill Summers Rhythm Arrangements
Ian Prince Arranger,Composer,Vocal Arrangement,Rhythm Arrangements
Rail Jon Rogut Assistant Engineer
Melle Mel Composer
Louise Velazquez Production Director
Sarah Abukusta Translation
Brad Sundberg Engineer,Technical Director
Senora Sam Composer
Larry E. Williams Synthesizer Programming
Miniko Jackson Production Coordination
Michael Young Synthesizer Programming
Margo Chase Design
Human Bean Band Performer
Dave Way Engineer
Bruce Swedien Mixing,Engineer
George Johnson Composer
Gilson Peranzzetta Composer
QD III Programming,Drum Programming,Rhythm Arrangements
808 State Remix Engineer
Caiphus Semenya Arranger,Composer,Vocal Arrangement
Jorge Calandrelli Composer,Synthesizer String Arrangement
Harriet Roberts Composer
Brian VanLear Supervisor
Gilson Peranzetta Composer
Horace Coleman Mixing
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