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.
JEFF COFFIN MU'TET
Mutopia
THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
New World
JACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
VINCENT HERRING
The Uptown Shuffle
JERRY LEAKE AND RANDY ROOS
Cubist Live
DANIEL SMITH
Bebop Bassoon
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