Junius Paul’s debut album, Ism, showcases the Chicago bassist’s deep roots in the city’s vibrant jazz scene, drawing on recording sessions across some of its most iconic venues. Collaborating with a stellar lineup of contemporaries like Makaya McCraven, Corey Wilkes, and Tomeka Reid, Paul crafts a dynamic and adventurous listening experience that highlights his innovative approach to rhythm and improvisation.
The music on Ism is intimate and unpredictable, blending energetic grooves, experimental textures, and hushed interludes that feel both spontaneous and thoughtfully constructed. With its carefully engineered warmth and moments of reverent quiet, this album stands as a remarkable statement from one of modern jazz’s leading voices.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: International Anthem Recording Company
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 11/00/2019
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TRACKS
A1. You Are Free To Choose
A2. Bowl Hit
A3. View From The Moon
A4. Baker's Dozen
A5. Ase
A6. The One Who Endures
B1. Spocky Chainsey Has Re-Emerged
C1. Georgia
C2. Twelve Eighteen West
C3. Collant Denier
C4. Paris
D1. Tune No.6
D2. Sprouts
D3. Fred Anderson And A Half
D4. Ma And Dad
D5. Two Minute Warning
D6. Outro
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