Music Review

Rhythms of the Heart (1999)

EW's GRADE
B

Details Lead Performance: Regina Carter; Genre: Jazz

Jazz violinist Regina Carter's latest Rhythms of the Heart, eclectic without apology, is her most successful effort yet, veering from old-school swing in ''Lady Be Good'' to Latin-jazz fervor on ''Mojito'' and a West African groove on ''Mandingo Street.'' Guest Cassandra Wilson puts a moody spin on ''Papa Was a Rolling Stone'' and pianist Kenny Barron offers expressive sophistication on ''N.Y. Attitude.'' Carter continues to explore on the job, not a bad idea for a young artist in the sparsely traveled field of jazz violin. B

Originally posted May 07, 1999 Published in issue #484 May 07, 1999 Order article reprints

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