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.
T-Bird And The Breaks
Harmonizum
BEN ALLISON AND MAN SIZE SAFE
Little Things Run the World
Jay Geils, Duke Robillard and Gerry Beaudoin
New Guitar Summit
SOMI
If the Rains Come First
DR. JOHN AND THE LOWER 911
TRIBAL
Bob James & Nathan East
The New Cool
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