This set is a bit of a departure for pianist
Jacky Terrasson who has generally been heard in acoustic trio formats.
Terrasson utilizes a variety of other musicians in larger ensembles for mostly original works (other than Ravel's "Bolero"). Among his sidemen are tenor-saxophonist
Michael Brecker (who gets off a couple intense solos), flutist
Jay Collins,
Mino Cinelu on percussion and guitarist
Adam Rodgers, among others; Xiomara Laugarts sings on "Better World," and on a few numbers,
Terrasson plays a bit of electric piano. Overall, this set is open to the influences of world music and more funk-oriented jazz, yet
Jacky Terrasson still sounds quite creative, explorative and individual. An intriguing program. ~ Scott Yanow