| Just Be Yourself | ||||
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:41 | |||
| Label | New Note NN1003 | |||
| Producer | Curtis Lundy,Kenny Washington | |||
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Just Be Yourself is an album by double bassistCurtis Lundy. It was recorded during 1985 atVan Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was released on vinyl in 1987 by New Note Records. In 1997, the album was reissued on CD byEvidence Music. On the album, Lundy is joined by saxophonistBobby Watson, vibraphonistSteve Nelson, pianistHank Jones, drummerKenny Washington, and vocalistCarmen Lundy.[1][2][3][4]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| MusicHound Jazz | [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [6] |
In a review forAllMusic,Scott Yanow wrote: "Although the bassist is the leader, he does not take much more solo space than if he had been a sideman... The personnel differs from track to track but the music is consistently rewarding. This obscurity is worth acquiring by modern straight-ahead jazz collectors."[1]
Sunsh Stein ofJazzTimes stated that, on the album, Lundy "demonstrates his talents as a soloist, an ensemble player and vocal accompanist," and noted that the group "handles everything with the aplomb of seasoned experts and the excitement of musicians doing what they love to do."[7]