Jacky Terrasson & Cassandra Wilson: Rendevous (1997)
Tracklist
1. Old Devil Moon
2. Chan’s Song
3. Tennessee Waltz
4. Little Boy Lost
5. Autumn Leaves
6. It Might As Well Be Spring
7. My Ship
8. I Remember You
9. Tea For Two
10. If Even I Would Leave You
11. Chicago 1987
Musicians
Jacky Terrasson - piano, electric piano
Cassandra Wilson - vocals
Lonnie Plaxico, Kenny Davis - bass
Mino Cinelu - percussion
Throughout Cassandra Wilson's career, jazz critics have been presuming to tell her what to do. Instead, she maintains her own impressive balance among jazz standards, other popular songs, and originals, and among a "jazz" approach, a guitar-based country blues spareness, and art-pop inspired by one of her greatest influences, Joni Mitchell. Here she reminds us that she can bring tremendous freshness to standards. Star pianist Jacky Terrasson makes it almost easy for her. His standout contribution, though, is a tinkling, decidedly late-autumnal solo "Autumn Leaves." Bassist Lonnie Plaxico and percussionist Mino Cinelu contribute impressively on a trap-setless disc, on such numbers as a sad-soul "Tea for Two," and a slowed, bluesy rendition of "Tennessee Waltz." --Peter Monaghan
These 2 supreme contemporary jazz talents have collaborated on what will become known as a classic jazz record. Each artist graciously allows the other to shine throughout this incredible recording, but without over-the-top flourishes and histrionics - this is a pure, soul-filled jazz recording, a smoky smooth effort. All players on the album contribute, each putting their own stamp on the result - a rare treat.
