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.
NOAH BAERMAN, WAYNE ESCOFFERY, AMANDA MONACO, VINNIE SPERRAZZA, HENRY LUGO
Playdate
WYNTON MARSALIS & MARCUS ROBERTS
TOGETHER AGAIN
The Lynne Arriale Trio
Come Together
MAUREEN CHOI QUARTET
Maureen Choi Quartet
The Bo-Keys
The Royal Sessions
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (Meets Lord Kenjamin)
Music is My Medicine
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