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.
FOUR FINGER FIVE
Enormous Pocket
TODD BISHOP GROUP
Little Played Little Bird
BERNIE WORRELL
Improvisczario
CONNIE EVINGSON WITH DAVE FRISHBERG
Little Did I Dream
RACHEL ZAMSTEEN
Bouquet
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
THEIR LAST TIME OUT
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