Kindred (Jacky Terrasson and Stefon Harris album)

Kindred
Studio album by Jacky Terrasson & Stefon Harris
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
Jacky Terrasson chronology
A Paris... (2000) Kindred (2001) Smile (2002)
Stefon Harris chronology
Black Action Figure (1999) Kindred (1997) The Grand Unification Theory (2003)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[2]

Kindred is a collaborative studio album by jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson and jazz vibraphonist Stefon Harris.^[3][4] The album was released on March 3, 2001, by Blue Note label.^[5] The album was nominated for Grammy Award as Best Jazz Instrumental Album.^[6]

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."^[7] 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."^[8] 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."^[9]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"My Foolish Heart"	Ned Washington, Victor Young	3:18
2.	"Tank's Tune"	Charlie Henderson	5:54
3.	"Summertime"	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward	7:06
4.	"Deja"		5:08
5.	"What Is This Thing Called Love?"	Cole Porter	2:49
6.	"Titi Boom"		4:43
7.	"John's Abbey"	Bud Powell	4:05
8.	"Never Let Me Go"	Jerry Livingston	6:24
9.	"Rat Entrance"	Terrasson	1:28
10.	"Rat Race"	Terrasson	5:50
11.	"Shane"	Harris	6:01
12.	"Little Niles"	Randy Weston	4:59
13.	"Body and Soul"	Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour	6:08
Total length:			62:45

Personnel

• Jacky Terrasson – piano
• Stefon Harris – vibraphone, marimba
• Tarus Mateen – bass (tracks: 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 10)
• Idris Muhammad – drums (tracks: 1 8)
• Terreon Gully – drums (tracks: 2 3 4 6 7 10)

References

1. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music: Grenfell, Joyce - Koller, Hans. MUZE. p. 155. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
2. Cook, Richard (2006). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. Penguin. p. 599. ISBN 978-0-14-102327-4. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
3. "Kindred - Jacky Terrasson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
4. "JAZZ". CMJ New Music Report. CMJ Network, Inc.: 27 29 October 2001. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
5. Alkyer, Frank (November 2009). DownBeat - The Great Jazz Interviews: A 75th Anniversary Anthology. Hal Leonard. ISBN 978-1-4768-5503-5. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
6. "Jacky Terrasson". GRAMMY.com. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
7. Murph, John (1 September 2001). "Stefon Harris/Jacky Terrasson: Kindred". JazzTimes. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
8. Cibula, Matt (10 September 2001). "Stefon Harris and Jacky Terrasson: Kindred". PopMatters. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
9. Santella, Jim (January 1, 2002). "Stefon Harris & Jacky Terrasson: Kindred Spirits album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 28 August 2020.