TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON | ADAM ROGERS | JIMMY HASLIP | GREG OSBY — Structure (2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The combination of Greg Osby with Terri Lyne Carrington is quite logical. Altoist Osby, an original innovator with the M-Base movement (which explored free-form funk) has a very original improvising style. Since Carrington has always loved funk, as has electric bassist Jimmy Haslip (of the Yellowjackets), this match-up works quite well. Osby's interplay with guitarist Adam Rogers is also a major plus. Other than a Joni Mitchell piece ("Ethiopia") that the drummer sings, the repertoire is comprised of group originals. Whether it be overt funky pieces, brooding ballads or the well-titled "Fire," the music is explorative, unpredictable and usually grooving. Well worth exploring by fans of creative funk/jazz. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Mindful Intent 5:31
Composed By – Terri Lyne Carrington
2    Black Halo 6:25
Composed By – Greg Osby
3    Ethiopia 6:18
Composed By – Joni Mitchell
4    The Invisible 6:22
Composed By – Adam Rogers
5    Spiral 6:22
Composed By – Jimmy Haslip
6    Facets Squared 4:30
Composed By – Greg Osby
7    Solace 5:22
Composed By – Terri Lyne Carrington
8    Fire 8:31
Composed By – Ed Barguiarena, Terri Lyne Carrington
9    Omega 5:19
Composed By – Jimmy Haslip
10    Columbus, Ohio 4:47
Composed By – Adam Rogers
Credits:
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Adam Rogers
Alto Saxophone – Greg Osby
Bass – Jimmy Haslip
Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Terri Lyne Carrington