Kindred (Jacky Terrasson and Stefon Harris album) explained

Kindred
Type:studio album
Artist:Jacky Terrasson & Stefon Harris
Cover:Kindred JTSH.jpg
Border:yes
Released:March 3, 2001
Recorded:January 10–11, 2001
Studio:Avatar, New York City
Genre:Jazz
Length:62:45
Label:Blue Note 7243 5 31868 2 1
Producer:Jacky Terrasson, Stefon Harris
Chronology:Jacky Terrasson
Prev Title:A Paris...
Prev Year:2000
Next Year:2002

Kindred is a collaborative studio album by jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson and jazz vibraphonist Stefon Harris.[1] [2] The album was released on March 3, 2001, by Blue Note label.[3] The album was nominated for Grammy Award as Best Jazz Instrumental Album.[4]

Reception

John Murph of JazzTimes stated, "If Terrasson’s playing seemed a bit drowned out by A Paris’ arching conception, he takes no prisoners on this speedball of a CD. With Harris’ impeccable timing, pianistic ideas and love for high-speed chase, Terrasson has to turn it up a notch or two, and he does so to great effect."[5] Matt Cibula of PopMatters noted, "These two young jazz stars... have worked hard to produce this brainy and beautiful record and have redefined the notion of jazz collaboration. I'm hoping that they hook up like this every few years to craft a series of co-led albums; they are capable of producing a series that will last longer than they do."[6] All About Jazz review by Jim Santella commented, " Cascades from vibes and piano embellish its beautiful melody without venturing too far from the norm. Throughout their recommended collaboration, Harris and Terrasson honor the tradition of jazz without recycling it. Their creative spirit brings a promise of growth in the new year."[7]

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kindred - Jacky Terrasson Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic . . 28 August 2020 . en-us.
  2. JAZZ . . 29 October 2001 . 27 . 28 August 2020 . CMJ Network, Inc. . en.
  3. Book: Alkyer . Frank . DownBeat - The Great Jazz Interviews: A 75th Anniversary Anthology . November 2009 . Hal Leonard . 978-1-4768-5503-5 . 28 August 2020 . en.
  4. Web site: Jacky Terrasson . GRAMMY.com . 4 September 2020 . en . 19 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Murph . John . Stefon Harris/Jacky Terrasson: Kindred . . 28 August 2020 . 1 September 2001.
  6. Web site: Cibula . Matt . Stefon Harris and Jacky Terrasson: Kindred . . 28 August 2020 . en . 10 September 2001.
  7. Web site: Santella . Jim . Stefon Harris & Jacky Terrasson: Kindred Spirits album review @ All About Jazz . . 28 August 2020 . en . January 1, 2002.