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Jimmy Junebug Jackson: On My Way Home
As is fitting for an homage to Adderley, this music has a warm and gracious feel that emulates the spirit of its inspiration. Jackson is a sterling drummer, as his work on "Unit 7 attests. He skilfully blends rolling fills with pointed and eloquent interjections. As a vocalist, Jackson is warm and conversational. He gives a fine reading of the moody "The Old Country, and his distinctive, nasal vocals accentuate the shaggy dog tale "On My Way Home. His approach to singing is very much to blend in with the other instruments until he becomes an integral part of the band and not simply a featured attraction.
His bandmates distinguish themselves throughout. In particular, bassist George Sessems provides a sure pulse, along with surprising and pithy statements. Sessems provides a fine solo on the strutting "Never Say Yes.
The closing track is a smooth take of "Save Your Love For Me, recorded live at the Tokyo Blue Note, featuring the late Jimmy Smith. At its heart it is an affectionate duet between Jackson's voice and Smith's always soulful organ. On My Way Home is a winning debut and a worthy tribute to Wilson, Adderley and Smith.
Track Listing
Teaneck; J. Lude; The Old Country; Unit 7; Never Say Yes; On My Way Home; Never Will I Marry; The Masquerade Is Over; Little Unhappy Boy; Save Your Love For Me.
Personnel
Jimmy "Junebug" Jackson
drumsJimmy Junebug Jackson: drums, percussion, vocals; William Knowles: keyboards (1-9); Jimmy Smith: organ (10); George Sessems: bass (1-9); Jonathan Woods: bass (10); Badera "Badou" Smith: guitar (1-9); Mark Whitefield: guitar (10); Alisa Anderson: vocals (track 8); Jimmy "Lloyd" Brown: trombone, alto sax (1,7); Charles "Hakeem" Marshall: tenor sax (1,7); Herman Riley: tenor sax (10); Gregory "GC" Coleman: shakers (1); Rod Smith: flute (1); Jim Bowing: trumpet, flugelhorn (1,6,7).
Album information
Title: On My Way Home | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Blue Canoe Records
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About Jimmy "Junebug" Jackson
Instrument: Drums
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