Jitterbug Junction

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Jitterbug Junction
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Studio album by
Released1997
RecordedJune 10, 1997
StudioSpirit Room, Rossie, New York
GenreJazz
Length60:58
LabelCIMP
ProducerRobert D. Rusch
Kahil El'Zabar chronology
The Continuum
(1997)
Jitterbug Junction
(1997)
Return of the Lost Tribe
(1998)

Jitterbug Junction is an album by American jazz percussionist Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio, which also includes saxophonist Ari Brown and bassist Malachi Favors. It was recorded in 1997 and released on CIMP.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow notes "Although at times El'Zabar's drums are rather loud in the balance (particularly on the opening track), this is very much a democracy and there are strong moments and lots of close interplay by the three musicians."[1]

Track listing

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All compositions by Kahil El'Zabar except where noted

  1. "From Whence It Came" – 9:37
  2. "Jitterbug Junction" – 6:38
  3. "One for John" (Billy Brimfield) – 10:00
  4. "The Sweet Nectar of Cacophony" – 16:08
  5. "Ash'E" – 5:49
  6. "This Little Light of Mine" (Traditional) – 12:46

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Kahil El'Zabar – Jitterbug Junction: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
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