Onaje is the debut album by American pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs, released on the Danish-based SteepleChase label in 1977.Jazzlists: Steeplechase Records 1000/31000 series discography accessed September 13, 2016SteepleChase Productions ApS accessed September 13, 2016
Critical reception
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden states, "Gumbs displays surprisingly maturity for a composer only in his mid-20s at the time of the recording, performing a series of thought-provoking originals ... When Gumbs is playing works by others, he does not take the predictable path ... In the decades which have followed this debut, Onaje Allan Gumbs may not have earned the accolades which he has merited, but this CD is well-worth acquiring".
Track listing All compositions by Onaje Allan Gumbs unless noted. "Waiting... in Love" – 4:29 "Street Life" – 9:53 "Timeless" – 3:18 "It Sho' Do Feel Good, Did Ya Here Me?" – 4:30 "Giant Steps" (John Coltrane) – 3:06 "Eye of a Shadow" – 6:44 "Mousetrap" – 2:50 "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:24 "A Penny for Your Thoughts" – 3:42
Personnel Onaje Allan Gumbs – piano
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