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.
GRP (GABRIEL RIESCO PROJECT)
Sculptures in Time
THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
New World
THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER
KABOOM
CONRAD HERWIG
THE LATIN SIDE OF HERBIE HANCOCK
RON CARTER
Dear Miles
BRUCE KAPHAN QUARTET
Bruce Kaphan Quartet
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