The Jazz Journey With Doug Hall | Episode 9: Grammy Award Winning Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington

Recorded July 16th, 2026 On this episode of The Jazz Journey, host Doug Hall welcomes four time Grammy Award-winning drummer, composer, educator, and activist Terri Lyne Carrington for a thoughtful conversation about the intersection of music and social change. Terri discusses her upcoming album, Trip the Night Fantastic, and the mission behind her acclaimed ensemble, Social Science, whose music confronts issues such as children's rights, criminal justice reform, environmental awareness, and humanitarian crises. The conversation explores how artists can use music to tell powerful stories, inspire empathy, and encourage meaningful action. Doug and Terri also reflect on the role of protest music today, the importance of collective artistic action, and the next generation of jazz musicians through Berklee College of Music's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, which Terri founded to foster mentorship, inclusion, and artistic excellence. Whether you're passionate about jazz, social justice, or the ability of music to bring people together, this inspiring conversation offers a compelling look at how art can help shape a more compassionate world. Topics include: -The making of Trip the Night Fantastic -The mission behind Social Science -Music as a catalyst for social change -Children's Song and Abolition Song -Protest music and humanitarian advocacy -Berklee's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice -Mentorship and the future of jazz