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.
ETIENNE CHARLES
Kaiso
McCOY TYNER
Quartet
DIANNE REEVES
When You Know
NICHOLAS PAYTON
Sketches of Spain
The End of Times Orchestra
Meets Eno Diamond
Soweto Kinch
A Life in the Day of B19: Tales of the Tower Block.
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