Just Family
| Just Family | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | October 1977 | |||
| Studio | Chateau Recorders, North Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:34 | |||
| Label | Elektra Records | |||
| Producer | Stanley Clarke | |||
| Dee Dee Bridgewater chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz | [2] |
Just Family is the third studio album by American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater.[3] The album reached No. 13 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.[4]
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 – guitar
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Billboard Top Jazz Albums | 13[4] |
| Billboard 200 | 170 |
References
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Dee Dee Bridgewater: Just Family". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2004). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz. Virgin. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-85227-183-1. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Dee Dee Bridgewater: Just Family. Elektra Records. 1977.
- ^ a b "Billboard's Best Selling Jazz LPs" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. Billboard. June 10, 1978. p. 58.