The Mosaic Project (album)

The Mosaic Project is a collaborative jazz album released in 2012 by drummer Terri Lyne Carrington. The album features a diverse ensemble of female instrumentalists and vocalists, showcasing a range of jazz styles and influences. It is notable for its all-female lineup and its focus on themes of empowerment, collaboration, and musical innovation within the jazz tradition.

The album includes both original compositions and arrangements of existing works, highlighting the individual talents and collective synergy of the participating musicians. Prominent artists featured on The Mosaic Project include Esperanza Spalding, Dianne Reeves, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Sheila E., Nona Hendryx, and Gretchen Parlato, among others. The album received critical acclaim for its musicianship, originality, and the empowering message it conveyed. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.