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.
AVISHAI COHEN
After The Big Rain
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
SONGS FROM LONELY AVENUE
Sakésho
We Want You to Say...
Rykarda Parasol
Our Hearts First Meet
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS
Down in the Bottom
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