''Jitterbug Junction'' is an album by American jazz percussionist Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio, which also includes saxophonist

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and bassist

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. It was recorded in 1997 and released on

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Reception

In his review for

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, 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 # "From Whence It Came" – 9:37 # "Jitterbug Junction" – 6:38 # "One for John" (Billy Brimfield) – 10:00 # "The Sweet Nectar of Cacophony" – 16:08 # "Ash'E" – 5:49 # "

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" (Traditional) – 12:46

Personnel

* Kahil El'Zabar – drums,

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, vocals *

–

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– bass

References

{{Authority control 1997 albums Kahil El'Zabar albums CIMP albums