Just Family
Just Family is the third studio album by American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater.[2] The album was recorded while she was pregnant with her second child and released in 1977 via Elektra Records label.[3]
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | October 1977 | |||
| Studio | Chateau Recorders, North Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:34 | |||
| Label | Elektra Records K 52067 | |||
| Producer | Stanley Clarke | |||
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Reception
Andy Kellman of Allmusic noted "Neither 1977's Just Family nor 1979's Bad for Me can be considered Dee Dee Bridgewater's best work, but fans of mature, mid- to late-'70s R&B should find them moderately appealing. Though Bridgewater would not really hit her stride until her return to jazz in the '90s, she was more than competent when it came to fitting in with the likes of Phyllis Hyman, Patrice Rushen, Minnie Riperton, and Patti Austin."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Just Family" | Stanley Clarke, Richard Duncan, Gilbert Moses | 5:06 |
| 2. | "Maybe Today" | Gilbert Moses | 6:54 |
| 3. | "Children Are the Spirit (Of the World)" | Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Ray Gomez, Gilbert Moses | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" | Elton John, Bernie Taupin | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Sweet Rain" | John Barnes, Sharon Barnes | 3:05 |
| 6. | "Open Up Your Eyes" | Ronnie Foster | 5:33 |
| 7. | "Night Moves" | Michael Franks, Michael Small | 3:12 |
| 8. | "Thank the Day (You Walked into My Life)" | Gilbert Moses | 5:17 |
| 9. | "Melody Maker" | William Allen | 2:22 |
| Total length: | 39:34 | ||
Personnel
- Dee Dee Bridgewater – primary artist, vocals
- Stanley Clarke – arranger, bass, producer
- Chick Corea – keyboards
- George Duke – keyboards
- Ray Gomez – guitar
- Alphonso Johnson – bass
- Harvey Mason, Sr. – drums
- Airto Moreira – percussion
- Scarlet Rivera – violin
- David T. Walker – drums
Chart performance
On 20 May 1978, the album peaked at 170 in Billboard 200 chart.[4]
References
- "Dee Dee Bridgewater: Just Family". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- "Dee Dee Bridgewater – Just Family". Discogs. discogs.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- "Dee Dee Bridgewater - Just Family". Piccadilly Records. piccadillyrecords.com. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- "Just Family - Dee Dee Bridgewater". Billboard 200. billboard.com. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
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