Despite singing jazz for thirty years, Here I Am is Junji Delfino's first solo recording. Delfino has notable jazz pedigree: her father, Bert Delfino, was a leading jazz figure in post World War II Manila, playing drums in a trio with pianist Fred Robles—who founded the Musicians' Guild in the Philippines—and bassist Rudy Adriano, in the clubs along Dewey Boulevard. Delfino's husband, David Gomes—a respected pianist in his own right—co-wrote two tunes and plays piano, and son Paulo contributed a song. Most of the tracks are jazz standards, and reflect the music Delfino grew up with in the Philippines and, later, in Malaysia. Delfino doesn't try to reinvent the wheel —though her arrangement of "Chega de Suadades" is original—but the strength of her voice, and its rich, mature tenor quality dominate all the songs presented here.