Junjo

Junjo
Studio album by Esperanza Spalding
Released 2006, April 18
Recorded 2005, April 6–7
Genre Jazz, vocal jazz
Length 49:02
Label Ayva Musica
Producer Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding chronology
Junjo
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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz[1]
Allmusic[2]

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]

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

  1. "The Peacocks" (Jimmy Rowles) - 7:56
  2. "Loro" (Egberto Gismonti) - 5:06
  3. "Humpty Dumpty" (Chick Corea) - 5:51
  4. "Mompouana" (Aruán Ortiz) - 7:51
  5. "Perazuán" (Spalding, Ortiz) - 3:38
  6. "Junjo" (Spalding) - 5:13
  7. "Cantora de Yala" (G. Leguizamón, M. Castilla) - 4:55
  8. "Two Bad" (Spalding) - 6:59
  9. "Perazela" (Francisco Mela, Spalding) - 1:32

Personnel

  • Esperanza Spalding - double bass, vocals
  • Aruán Ortiz - piano
  • Francisco Mela - drums

References

  1. ↑ Santella, Jim (2 August 2006). "Esperanza Spalding: Junjo". All About Jazz. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Junjo - Review on Allmusic.com
  3. ↑ Esperanza Spalding - Junjo on Ayva Music website.
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