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.
Adison Evans
Hero
Bob Merrill and Roswell Rudd
Cheerin' Up The Universe
DYLAN TAYLOR
Sweeter For The Struggle
VARIOUS
Rumble In the Great Lakes (Best of the Detroit Jazz Fest 2007)
SONDRE LERCHE & THE FACES DOWN QUARTET
Duper Sessions
James Taylor Quartet
New World
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