2005-06-15
Bassist MeShell Ndegeocello makes the jump to Shanachie Records for the deepest jazz exploration of her career.For the new disc, MeShell is content to provide the bass groove while acting as band leader for a host of ground-breaking musicians. Vocals are provided by Cassandra Wilson, Lalah Hathaway and “Brazilian Girl” Sabina. Luminaries like Don Byron, Jack de Johnette, Kenny Garrett, and Oliver Lake help lay down the funk.
Geoff Muldaur's Futuristic Ensemble
Private Astronomy - A Vision of the Music of Bix Beiderbecke
DAFNIS PRIETO PROVERB TRIO
Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio
JEFF HEALEY & THE JAZZ WIZARDS
Its Tight Like That
ERIN BODE
The Little Garden
FALKNER EVANS
Arc
Letizia Gambi
Blue Monday
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