Junius Paul
Ism
2019 - International Anthem Recording Company: IARC0028
http://www.intlanthem.com/
https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/ism
* Junius Paul : double bass, bass guitar, percussion, ceramics, small instruments
* Vincent Davis : drums, small instruments (101, 105-7, 201-3, 205, 209)
* Justin Dillard : piano, organ, synth, small instruments (101, 105-7, 201-3, 205, 209)
* Corey Wilkes : trumpet, shofar, small instruments (101, 105-7, 201-3, 205, 209)
* Isaiah Spencer : drums, percussion (102-4, 206-8)
* Jim Baker : piano, ARP synth (102-4)
* Rajiv Halim : alto saxophone(102-4)
* Marquis Hill : trumpet (204)
* Makaya McCraven : drums, sampler (204, 206, 210)
* Scott Hesse : guitar (206)
* Shanta Nurullah : mbira (206)
* Irvin Pierce : drums, percussion (206)
* Tomeka Reid : cello (207-8)
* Xavier Breaker : drums (210)
* William Kirk : synth (210)
http://www.juniuspaulmusic.com/
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/junius-paul-mn0001003887
Recorded on 2016-2019.
Reviews
By Piotr Orlov
https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/ism
Ism, Junius Paul’s leader debut, is stitched together from multiple creative
directions. Alongside many Chicago peers, the bassist received his education in
the hothouse of Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge, graduating to current membership
in the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and starring roles in Marquis Hill and Makaya
McCraven’s groups. Each of these troupes carries a specific and distinct sound
that Paul is an integral part of; and Ism (recorded with a cast of 15 players
over eight sessions between 2016 and 2019) touches on multiple generations of
the city’s improvisers and its various musical approaches. [...]
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By Monica Staton
https://downbeat.com/news/detail/junius-paul-connects
By Tim Niland
https://jazzandblues.blogspot.com/2019/12/junius-paul-ism-international-anthem.html
By Andy Beta
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/junius-paul-ism/
By Marcus J. Moore
https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/junius-paul-ism-interview
By Tim Fleskes
https://everythingisnoise.net/reviews/junius-paul-ism/
By Chris Robinson
https://www.passionweiss.com/2020/01/16/hit-em-with-the-ism-on-junius-pauls-latest-opus/
Da Emmanuel Di Tommaso (it)
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/ism-junius-paul-international-anthem-recording-company
