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Junior is the debut album led by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded in 1959 and released on the Verve label.

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Track listing:
All compositions by Junior Mance except where noted.

“A Smooth One” (Benny Goodman, Ernie Royal) – 3:29
“Miss Jackie’s Delight” (Gene Wright) – 3:54
“Whisper Not” (Benny Golson) – 4:22
“Love for Sale” (Cole Porter) – 4:26
“Lilacs in the Rain” (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) – 3:42
“Small Fry” (Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser) – 4:08
“Jubilation” – 3:31
“Birks’ Works” (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:45
“Blues for Beverlee” – 7:54
“Junior’s Tune” – 3:33

Personnel:
Junior Mance – piano
Ray Brown – bass
Lex Humphries – drums

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Released: 1959
Recorded: April 9, 1959
New York City
Length: 44:44
Label: Verve
MGV 8319/MGVS 6057
Producer: Norman Granz