Jitterbug Junction Explained

Jitterbug Junction
Type:studio
Artist:Kahil El'Zabar
Cover:Jitterburg junction cover.jpeg
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Released:1997
Recorded:June 10, 1997
Studio:Spirit Room, Rossie, New York
Genre:Jazz
Length:60:58
Label:CIMP
Producer:Robert D. Rusch
Chronology:Kahil El'Zabar
Prev Title:The Continuum
Prev Year:1997
Next Title:Return of the Lost Tribe
Next Year: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

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."

Track listing

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