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.
STRYKERT AND SLAGLET
KEEPER
Joris Teepe's Gronigan Art Ensemble
Jazz In Jazz Out
ROBIN MC KELLE
Modern Antique
T-Bird And The Breaks
Harmonizum
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Next Stop...Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers and Makers -- Jazz in South Aftrica 1963-1984
THE SOUL REBELS
Unlock Your Mind
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