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.
L. ZIADE
Project Chill: Memoirs of a Jazz Band
James Taylor Quartet
New World
ANGELO MICHAJLOV (Performed by Petra Cernocka and The Karl Vlach Orchestra)
Saxana
Lois Deloatch
Hymn to Freedom: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson
JOSHUA REDMAN
Compass
ALICIA MENNINGA
Renewal
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