Format: CD Release Date: 5/1/2004 UPC: 61442794272 Item ID: 809703 Studio: ACT MUSIC + VISION ProductID: ACMV9427.2 Adam Rogers (Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric)) Greg Osby (Sax (Alto)) Jimmy Haslip (Bass, Producer) Peter Krüll (Design) Rich Breen (Engineer, Mixing, Photography) Terri Lyne Carrington (Drums, Percussion, Producer, Vocals)
1. Mindful Intent - 5:31 2. Black Halo - 6:25 3. Ethiopia - 6:18 4. The Invisible - 6:22 5. Spiral - 6:22 6. Facets Squared - 4:30 7. Solace - 5:23 8. Fire - 8:31 9. Omega - 5:20 10. Columbus, Ohio - 4:47 Editorial Reviews: 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, All Music Guide