It's Krunch Time

It's Krunch Time
Studio album by Roy Campbell
Released	2001
Recorded	April 8, 2001
Studio	Strobe-Light, New York
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:40
Label	Thirsty Ear
Producer	Matthew Shipp
Roy Campbell chronology
Ethnic Stew and Brew (2001) It's Krunch Time (2001) Akhenaten Suite (2008)

It's Krunch Time is the sixth album by American jazz trumpeter Roy Campbell, recorded and released in 2001 on Thirsty Ear's Blue Series, a line of recordings under the artistic direction of pianist Matthew Shipp. The album includes a version of Thelonious Monk composition "Bemsha Swing" and a solo trumpet rendition of the US national anthem "Star Spangled Banner". "Ode for Mr. DC" is dedicated to Denis Charles.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler states Campbell "takes his time developing passionate rubato statements on tracks like 'Tenderness of Spring', 'The Opening', and 'New Groes for the Millennium', while "Jamal shines, with his slightly raspy sound, on 'Khanducting'."

Track listing

All compositions by Roy Campbell except as indicated

1. "Tenderness of Spring" - 6:37
2. "It's Krunch Time" - 5:34
3. "Bemsha Swing" (Thelonious Monk) - 4:56
4. "New Groes for the New Millenium"- 4:33
5. "Ode for Mr. DC"- 5:39
6. "Klanducting" - 4:02
7. "The Opening" - 7:56
8. "Star Spangled Banner" (Traditional) - 3:23

Personnel

• Roy Campbell - trumpet
• Khan Jamal - vibraphone
• Wilber Morris - bass
• Guillermo E. Brown - drums