"A masterclass in jazz fusion. A true musical mosaic; it could scarcely have been richer in its references."Jazz Journal
History-making Grammy winner’s sublime musicianship
INTRODUCTION
American drummer Terri Lyne Carrington heads a team of top jazz instrumentalists and spotlights powerful vocalists Jaguar Wright and Charenée Wade in a sizzling programme of love songs, R&B, and soul classics. A three-time Grammy Award winner, twice for Best Jazz Vocal Album, in 2013 she became the first woman to win Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
Love and Soul is her latest, smash hit project; a place where funk, rock and jazz are one. Featuring her own original compositions as well as fabulous arrangements of works by others, it also pays homage to various artists who have informed her musicality including Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Luther Vandross and Bill Withers.
Terri Lyne Carrington has played with such musically diverse legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Carlos Santana, Joni Mitchell and Yellowjackets. She quotes hip hop and rap stars Missy Elliot, Q-Tip and Questlove as newer influences. This consummate performer is also a professor at Berklee College of Music and a successful music producer.
Love and Soul shows Terri Lyne Carrington in the top echelon of jazz and soul performers today. Get ready to be blown away.
MUSICIANS
Drums
Terri Lyne Carrington
Vocals
Charenée Wade
Jaguar Wright
Alto Saxophone
Lakecia Benjamin
Trumpet
Ingrid Jensen
Piano
Helen Sung
Bass
Josh Hari
Guitar
Ben Eunson
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