Quincy Jones Q: Soul Bossa Nostra

This record from living music legend Quincy Jones isn't exactly what you would expect from its title. Rather than acting as another studio effort from Jones, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra serves as a tribute album to the mogul, who will serve as executive producer. As such, this LP features a slew of guests reinterpreting tracks Jones worked on throughout his career. For example, Akon tackles "Strawberry Letter 23" by the Brothers Johnson while Ludacris and Naturally 7 take on "Soul Bossa Nova." Other guests on the project include Usher, Robin Thicke, Trey Songz, Three 6 Mafia, Talib Kweli, and Jennifer Hudson.

Abstract by Andrew Martin