Album

The Essentials

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

2016 · Jazz

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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The Essentials by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

The Essentials is a Jazz album by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, originally released in 2016. On Gatefold: 8 pressings tracked.

About

Don’t let the name fool you: This ensemble doesn’t deal in over-intellectualized performances. By retrofitting modern pop hits into swing and pop-jazz arrangements that held sway in decades (or centuries) past, Scott Bradlee’s players emphasize the eternal qualities of strong melodies. After all, new jack swing drew from jazz, so it makes perfect sense to take Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” and turn it into a sashaying midtempo number full of trombone flourishes. You’ve likely never heard “All About That Bass” with as much sass, either.

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Tracklist

  1. 1We Can't Stop3:59
  2. 2Maps3:43
  3. 3Creep4:43
  4. 4All About That Bass3:38
  5. 5No Diggity3:16
  6. 6I Believe In A Thing Called Love3:36
  7. 7My Heart Will Go On3:22
  8. 8Royals3:37
  9. 9Stacy's Mom2:59
  10. 10Rude4:06
  11. 11Sweet Child O'Mine4:10
  12. 12Thrift Shop3:00
  13. 13Burn3:53
  14. 14Seven Nation Army4:06
  15. 15Sorry3:56
  16. 16Halo4:08
  17. 17Hey Ya!3:23
  18. 18Such Great Heights4:03

Sound DNA

  • Jazz
  • Big Band & Swing
  • polished
  • playful
  • theatrical

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 8 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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