The Mosaic Project
Terri Lyne Carrington · 2011
71 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz rhythms and soulful melodies, showcasing rich collaborations and intricate musical dialogues.
Top tracks — play these first
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Transformation — Opening with dynamic rhythms and layered instrumentation, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of growth and collaboration.
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Unconditional Love — This piece beautifully combines heartfelt lyrics and expressive melodies, showcasing the emotional depth that characterizes much of Carrington's work.
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Sisters on the Rise (A Transformation) — Featuring an uplifting message and engaging harmonies, this track encapsulates the album's theme of empowerment among women in music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances but lacks a unique identity within its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response sections, allowing different musicians to engage in musical dialogues that highlight their individual styles.
- The running time is just over an hour, with the last three tracks gradually slowing down the tempo, creating a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate rhythms inviting exploration
- wistful tones for reflective moments
- vibrant soundscapes for gatherings
- emotional depth in every track
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Mosaic Project is Terri Lyne Carrington's first album under the Concord Music label, following her acclaimed 2006 release, 'The Gathering.' At this point in her career, she had established herself as a prominent drummer and composer in the jazz community, and this album marked a significant step towards a broader artistic vision by bringing together diverse female artists across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Blade· Esperanza Spalding· Robert Glasper
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Unconditional Love
The bridge shifts perspective to directly address a loved one with tender affirmations amidst rhythmic crescendos.
This moment creates an intimate connection through personal address, contrasting with the broader themes explored elsewhere in the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Transformation 5:33
- 2 I Got Lost in His Arms 4:58
- 3 Michelle 6:52
- 4 Magic and Music 3:45
- 5 Echo 7:14
- 6 Simply Beautiful 4:30
- 7 Unconditional Love 5:56
- 8 Wistful 4:48
- 9 Crayola 4:29
- 10 Soul Talk 5:56
- 11 Mosaic Triad 5:59
- 12 Insomniac 5:13
- 13 Show Me a Sign 2:28
- 14 Sisters on the Rise (A Transformation) 3:59
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