Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive
Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive
- Artist
- Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive
- Label
- A&M Records
- Catalog number
- SP 4871
- Format
- LP · Album · Club Edition
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1981
- Genre
- Jazz
What’s on it
Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive has 12 tracks, about 41:57 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
A1Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
- Written-By
- Clarence Beeks, Lester Young
A2Jack, You're Dead
- Written-By
- Richard Miles, Walter Bishop, Sr.
A3Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
- Written-By
- Billy Austin, Louis Jordan
- A4We The Cats (Shall Hep Ya)
A5San Francisco Fan
- Written By
- M. More
- Written-By [Uncredited]
- Dick Sanford, Sammy Mysels
A6Five Guys Named Moe
- Written-By
- Jerry Bresler, Larry Wynn
B1Jumpin' Jive
- Written-By
- Cab Calloway, Frank Froeba, Jack Palmer (4)
B2You Run Your Mouth (And I'll Run My Business)
- Written-By
- Lil Hardin-Armstrong
B3What's The Use Of Getting Sober (When You're Gonna Get Drunk Again)
- Written-By
- Busby Meyers
B4You're My Meat
- Written-By
- Skeets Tolbert
B5Tuxedo Junction
- Written-By
- Buddy Feyne, Erskine Hawkins, Julian Dash, William Johnson
- B6How Long Must I Wait For You
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Where it came from
Released in 1981 on A&M Records, Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive was a deliberate departure from the New Wave sound that had defined Jackson's earlier work. Seeking to explore his long-standing interest in the swing music of the 1940s, Jackson assembled a group of musicians to record covers of jazz and jump blues classics originally performed by artists like Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway. The project was conceived as an affectionate tribute to the era, prioritizing high-energy, authentic arrangements over modern synthesis.
The album's distinctive visual identity features a monochromatic, stylized cover design that draws heavily from 1940s promotional posters and big band imagery. Upon its release, critics praised Jackson's vocal versatility and the precision of the ensemble's playing, noting that the album managed to feel like a genuine revival of the style rather than a mere pastiche. While it puzzled some listeners expecting a continuation of his previous rock sound, it remains a respected entry in his discography for its successful fusion of historical jazz sensibilities with a polished 1980s production aesthetic.
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