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.
JEFF HEALEY & THE JAZZ WIZARDS
Its Tight Like That
Ted Nash & Odeon
La Espada de La Noche
BRIA SKONBERG
So Is the Day
PEARL DJANGO
Modern Times
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Next Stop...Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers and Makers -- Jazz in South Aftrica 1963-1984
ETIENNE CHARLES
Kaiso
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