GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Terri Lyne Carringnton + Social Science announced their new sophomore album Trip the Night Fantastic – a genre-defying amalgamation of art and activism slated for release on July 31 via Candid Records.

Blending jazz with old-school R&B, “Autonomy Song” tackles reproductive rights and freedom from domestic violence. It transforms heavy social critique into a soulful, movement-inspiring groove, reclaiming the narrative around women’s liberation with a message that is both celebratory and cautionary. The track forgoes the stylistic tropes typically associated with anthemic themes and instead enlists potent prose from J.Ivy and Tarriona “Tank” Ball, paired beautifully with Ledisi’s majestic balladry and Brandee Younger’s shimmering harp arpeggios. Carrington also delivers a striking spoken-word passage that culminates in the line: “And if you care or give a damn at all, then pay attention to the times. It’s my body, my mind, my freedom, it’s my time!” 

“Women have been oppressed for centuries – physically and otherwise,” says Carrington. “A woman has the right and capacity to make her own decisions about her life, her body, her future – including reproductive rights, sexual freedom, and all forms of self-determination and liberation. Nor should a woman be subjected to violence or any kind of abuse. Ledisi, Tank, and J. Ivy (a dream team) nailed these points home in their own remarkably singular ways.”

TRIP THE NIGHT FANTASTIC

TRACK LIST 

1. Riddim Song (4:39)

2. Identity Song (4:42)

3. Autonomy Song (5:26)

4. Climate Song (4:45)

5. Children's Song (4:59)

6. Step Song (4:57)

7. Forest Song (4:48)

8. Solidarity Song (3:57)

9. Prayer Song (5:38)

10. Abolition Song (5:26)

11. Pet Song (6:54)

12. Blues Song (These Poems) (5:01)

13. Reckoning Song (3:35)

TOUR DATES

June 27, 2026 | Saratoga Jazz Festival 

Aug 1, 2026 | Newport Jazz Festival

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