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.
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (Meets Lord Kenjamin)
Music is My Medicine
Bob James & Nathan East
The New Cool
ALICIA MENNINGA
Renewal
THE CHARLES MINGUS SEXTET
Charles Mingus Sextet with Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964
ERIN BODE
Over and Over
THE BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET
Classified
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