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.
FRANK KIMBROUGH
Air
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere: The Music of Leonard Bernstein
CONRAD HERWIG
THE LATIN SIDE OF HERBIE HANCOCK
Michael Morreale
Love And Influence
NICHOLAS PAYTON
Sketches of Spain
D-Town Brass
Golden Belt
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