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.

Jitterbug Junction
Studio album by Kahil El'Zabar
Released	1997
Recorded	June 10, 1997
Studio	Spirit Room, Rossie, New York
Genre	Jazz
Length	60:58
Label	CIMP
Producer	Robert D. Rusch
Kahil El'Zabar chronology
The Continuum (1997) Jitterbug Junction (1997) Return of the Lost Tribe (1998)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[2]

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."[1]

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

• Kahil El'Zabar – drums, thumb piano, vocals
• Ari Brown – tenor sax, soprano sax
• Malachi Favors – bass

References