The Mosaic Project - Terri Lyne Carrington
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  • Summary: The fifth album for the jazz drummer features such guests as Dianne Reeves, Sheila E, Esperanza Spaulding, and Cassandra Wilson.

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  1. The New York Times
    Aug 3, 2011
    80
    The caliber of these artists speaks for itself; there's no sense of compromise here, or of an agenda limiting the options. And Ms. Carrington, who produced the album, brings accessibility and continuity to the listening experience.
  2. All Music Guide
    Aug 3, 2011
    80
    The Mosaic Project is not recommended to jazz purists, but for those who like their jazz laced with big doses of R&B, there is much to savor on this risk-taking album.
  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Aug 3, 2011
    80
    This is accessible, song-based contemporary jazz at its most earnest, ordered and empowering.
  4. BBC Music
    Oct 13, 2011
    80
    The Mosaic Project offers, simply, some of the best jazz around.

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  1. Robbo60
    10
    This is one of the most challenging, yet listenable, jazz albums in ages. Imagine: An album performed by the top female jazz artists in the world, without the, "Hey, they're all girls!" subject coming up once. Ms. Carrington's colleagues all perform with sanguine, superior fervor. You can easily forget that it's all distaff, but you can't forget the music. So what if it's not straight-ahead bop or swing? It moves your body and your soul.… Expand

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