Junjo
Junjo is the debut album by American bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding.[3] It was released on 18 April 2006 on the Spanish label Ayva Music.[2]
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| Released | 2006, April 18 | |||
| Recorded | 2005, April 6–7 | |||
| Genre | Jazz, vocal jazz | |||
| Length | 49:02 | |||
| Label | Ayva Musica | |||
| Producer | Esperanza Spalding | |||
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| Review scores | |
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Background
The piano trio features pianist Aruán Ortiz, Francisco Mela on drums and then 22-year-old Spalding on upright bass, and providing vocals –often wordless– on all but two tracks. Besides compositions by Jimmy Rowles, Egberto Gismonti and Chick Corea the trio plays originals.
Reception
Michael G. Nastos from AllMusic calls Junjo "an exercise in joy and freedom", noting "the certainty of her concept and clarity of her vision ... an auspicious beginning."[2]
Track listing
- "The Peacocks" (Jimmy Rowles) - 7:56
- "Loro" (Egberto Gismonti) - 5:06
- "Humpty Dumpty" (Chick Corea) - 5:51
- "Mompouana" (Aruán Ortiz) - 7:51
- "Perazuán" (Spalding, Ortiz) - 3:38
- "Junjo" (Spalding) - 5:13
- "Cantora de Yala" (Gustavo Leguizamón, Manuel J. Castilla) - 4:55
- "Two Bad" (Spalding) - 6:59
- "Perazela" (Francisco Mela, Spalding) - 1:32
Personnel
- Esperanza Spalding - double bass, vocals
- Aruán Ortiz - piano
- Francisco Mela - drums
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References
- Santella, Jim (2 August 2006). "Esperanza Spalding: Junjo". All About Jazz. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- Junjo - Review on Allmusic.com
- Esperanza Spalding - Junjo on Ayva Music website.
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