Verve (1999)

This is violinist Carter’s third album, and her first for Verve. On it, she makes good on the title’s promise, exploring the rhythms of not just jazz, but Latin music, reggae, R&B, bossa nova and more.

Personnel: Regina Carter (violin); Richard Bona (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric bass, percussion); Cassandra Wilson (vocals); Romero Lubambo (acoustic guitar); Rodney Jones (guitar); Werner “Van” Gierig, Kenny Barron (piano); Peter Washington (bass); Lewis Nash (drums); Mayra Casales (percussion).