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.
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
DAFNIS PRIETO PROVERB TRIO
Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio
Tin Hat
The Sad Machinery of Spring
Pete Kennedy
Tone, Twang and Taste
NATE NAJAR TRIO
I’m All Smiles
Julian Lage
Arclight
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