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This funky set has a “music minus one” quality to it, as if one is waiting for the main soloist to show up. Drummer Kenwood Dennard, guitarist Hiram Bullock, and electric bassist Marcus Miller are joined by two synthesizer players who sometimes seem to be filling in for other instruments but do not add much. Although the rock-ish Bullock has his moments and shows off his versatility, the unrelenting funk rhythms, lack of any strong melodies (only Prince’s “Purple Rain” is mildly catchy), and sameness of mood and grooves lead to this being mildly diverting background music at best. All of the musicians are capable of more significant performances (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Track listing:

1 Just Do It
2 Just Desserts
3 Just Phrases
4 Just Blues
5 Just Drums/Just Get Started/Justice
6 Teen Town
7 A Full Heart Today
8 Just Duo
9 Just Advance
10 Purple Rain

Personnel:

Bass – Marcus Miller
Drums – Kenwood Dennard
Guitar – Hiram Bullock
Synthesizer – Charles Blenzig, Delmar Brown

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Label: Big World Music – BW 2006
Format:
CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1992