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.
ELVIS COSTELLO AND ALLEN TOUSSAINT (“Two-SAHN-t”)
The River in Reverse
DIANA KRALL
From This Moment On
Alex Garcia’s AFROMANTRA
Uplifting Spirit
Colin Stranahan
Transformation
BOBBY WATSON AND THE LIVE AND LEARN BAND
Fronm The Heart
Kate McGarry
The Target
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