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.
Bryan Vargas & ¡Ya Esta!
Afro Latino Soul
NICHOLAS PAYTON
Sketches of Spain
THE JOHN POPPER PROJECT feat. DJ Logic
ELVIS COSTELLO AND ALLEN TOUSSAINT (“Two-SAHN-t”)
The River in Reverse
SEAN SULLIVAN
Hereafter
Caribbean Jazz Project
Afro Bop Alliance
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