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.
IDIT SHNER
- TUESDAY’S BLUES
R/E/D/S
Sign of Four
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Highlights, Volume 1
VARIOUS
Rumble In the Great Lakes (Best of the Detroit Jazz Fest 2007)
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
WYNTON MARSALIS
SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST
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