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QLS Classic: Terri Lyne Carrington

The Questlove Show

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In honor of Women's History Month, travel back to a 2022 conversation with the legendary prodigy drummer and visionary Terri Lyne Carrington, as she shares her stories of being a confident child amongst the greats. She breaks down earning the respect of the architects of Jazz, working on the Arsenio Hall Show, and appearing in Beat Street.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Highlights

In this classic episode from 2022, Questlove sits down with legendary drummer, composer, and producer Terri Lyne Carrington. They explore her extraordinary journey from a child prodigy in Boston to a Grammy-winning artist and educator, delving into her experiences navigating the male-dominated world of jazz and her ongoing fight for gender equity.
05:40
A legendary drummer, college professor, and bandleader.
21:54
Celebrate differences and explore a woman's aesthetic in music.
38:54
I never feared losing a gig for rejecting advances.
44:45
Jack DeJohnette has an elastic time feel.
1:00:44
Bridging genres and breaking glass ceilings.
1:20:38
Some women still hesitate to play with other women due to patriarchal influences.
1:26:11
Women often feel they must be overqualified for opportunities.

Chapters

A Child Prodigy Meets the Greats
00:00
Confidence at Ten: The Buddy Rich Encounter
11:26
Navigating Patriarchy and Hyper-Masculinity in Jazz
27:26
Finding Mentors and Avoiding Caricatures
41:26
From M-Base to Arsenio Hall: Breaking Barriers
50:03
The Mosaic Project and a Fight for Gender Equity
1:06:33
Reimagining 'Money Jungle' and Reflecting on Legacy
1:23:18

Transcript

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