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.
JOSHUA REDMAN
Compass
CLIFTON ANDERSON
AND SO WE CARRY ON
Nicholas Payton
Sonic Trance
INARA GEORGE WITH VAN DYKE PARKS
An Invitation
VARIOUS
Rumble In the Great Lakes (Best of the Detroit Jazz Fest 2007)
The Hot Club of San Francisco
John Paul George & Django
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