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.
MICROSCOPIC SEPTET
Friday the 13th The Micros Play Monk
Bob James & Nathan East
The New Cool
THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
New World
FOUR FINGER FIVE
Enormous Pocket
DAVE SIEBELS
With Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
SPEAK
Speak
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