TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON — The ACT Years (2015) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

"Oh man, she's got it! She's good, man! This little girl can play!" What Dizzy Gillespie recognized early on is now undisputed: Terri Lyne Carrington, born in 1965 in Medford, Massachusetts, is today regarded as "the most famous female jazz drummer in the world" (Spiegel Online). For almost 25 years, she has not only been at the forefront of the jazz world as a drummer but also as a composer, arranger, producer, and educator. She has played with jazz world stars including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, Stan Getz, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Cassandra Wilson, Clark Terry, and Dianne Reeves. Her Grammy-winning career began with ACT. "The ACT Years" looks back on this time with 12 tracks and showcases the versatility of this fascinating drummer. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Jazz Is A Spirit 3:39
Terri Lyne Carrington
2    Manic Depression 5:26
Jimi Hendrix
3    Ethiopia 6:19
Joni Mitchell
4    Journey Of Now 4:15
Terri Lyne Carrington / Bob Hurst
5    Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 6:41
Jimi Hendrix
6    Omega 5:22
Jimmy Haslip
7    Burning Of The Midnight Lamp 3:41
Jimi Hendrix
8    Purple Haze 5:19
Jimi Hendrix
9    Mindful Intent 5:34
Terri Lyne Carrington
10    Middle Way 6:57
Terri Lyne Carrington
11    Samsara 7:23
Terri Lyne Carrington
12    If 6 Was 9 4:06
Jimi Hendrix
Credits :
Herbie Hancock - Piano
Nguyên Lê - Guitar
Greg Osby - Alto Saxophone
Adam Rogers - Guitar
Jimmy Haslip - Bass
Terence Blanchard - Trumpet
and many more

DAVID BINNEY — South (2001) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

"A brilliant debut" - (STEREOPLAY) "CD of the Month, February 2001" ACT
Tracklist :
1    Out Beyond Ideas    5:23
2    Moment In Memory    8:58
3    The Global Soul    5:12
4    Leaving The Sea    12:07
5    Von Joshua    5:18
6    Traveler    5:51
7    New York Nature    8:32
8    Southpaw    6:27
9    The Global Soul (Reprise)    1:57
10    Tangles Outcome 3:44
Composed By – Rogers, Potter, Binney, Black, Colley, Caine
11    South    6:54
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Sampler, Composed By, Producer – David Binney
Bass – Scott Colley
Design – Peter Krüll
Drums – Brian Blade, Jim Black (tracks: 5, 10)
Guitar – Adam Rogers
Piano – Uri Caine
Tenor Saxophone – Chris Potter

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

JACKY TERRASSON — What It Is (1999) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This set is a bit of a departure for pianist Jacky Terrasson who has generally been heard in acoustic trio formats. Terrasson utilizes a variety of other musicians in larger ensembles for mostly original works (other than Ravel's "Bolero"). Among his sidemen are tenor-saxophonist Michael Brecker (who gets off a couple intense solos), flutist Jay Collins, Mino Cinelu on percussion and guitarist Adam Rodgers, among others; Xiomara Laugarts sings on "Better World," and on a few numbers, Terrasson plays a bit of electric piano. Overall, this set is open to the influences of world music and more funk-oriented jazz, yet Jacky Terrasson still sounds quite creative, explorative and individual. An intriguing program. Scott Yanow    Tracklist & Credits :