On September 2, 2026, Cassandra Wilson died aged 70. She was singer, songwriter and producer, regarded as one of the most successful female jazz singers of all time. Wilson won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named in 2001, by “Time Magazine” the best America singer. She recorded and performed with Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, Greg Osby, The Roots, Robin Eubanks, Don Byron, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Olu Dara, Kurt Elling, Bill Frisell, Elvis Costello, Charlie Hade, Dave Holland, Javon Jackson, Angelique Kidjo, M-Base, David Murray, Meshell Ndegeocello, Courtney Pine, David Sanches, Steve Turre, Luther Vandros and Count Basie Orchestra. As leader she released 19 albums.
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Gov’t Mule: The Deep End, Volume 2
On October 8, 2002, “ATO” label released “The Deep End, Volume 2”, the fifth Gov’t Mule studio album. It was recorded 2001 – 2002, at “The Theater 99”, “River Sound” and “Chung King Studios” in New York, “In the Pocket Studio” in Forestville, California, and was produced by Michael Barbiero, Warren Haynes, Les Claypool, John Cutler and Stefani Scamardo.
Personnel:
- Warren Haynes — vocals, guitar, mixing
- Matt Abts — drums
- James Hetfield — vocals
- John Scofield — guitar
- Gary Lucas — guitar
- David Grisman — mandolin
- Pete Sears — piano
- Rob Barraco — piano
- John Medeski — organ, Wurlitzer
- Chuck Leavell — organ, keyboards
- Danny Louis — organ, Wurlitzer
- Johnny Neel — organ
- Art Neville — organ
- Bernie Worrell — organ
- Les Claypool – bass, mixing
- Jack Casady – bass
- Alphonso Johnson – bass
- Phil Lesh – bass
- Tony Levin – bass
- Meshell Ndegeocello – bass
- Jason Newsted – bass
- George Porter Jr. – bass
- Rocco Prestia – bass
- Dave Schools – bass
- Chris Squire – bass
- Chris Wood – bass
- Ron Rigler — engineer
- Ray Martin — engineer
- John Cutler — engineer, mixing
- Michael Barbiero — engineer, mixing
- Raeanne Zschokke — engineer assistant
- Jason Andrews — engineer assistant
- Phil Burnett — engineer assistant
- Halsey Quemere — engineer assistant
- Steve Fallone — editing
- Greg Calbi — mastering
- Stefani Scamardo — executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Warren Haynes, except where noted.
- Trying Not to Fall – Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
- Time to Confess
- Greasy Granny’s Gopher Gravy, Pt. 1 – Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Les Claypool
- Greasy Granny’s Gopher Gravy, Pt. 2 – Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Les Claypool
- What Is Hip? – Stephen Kupka, Emilio Castillo, David Garibaldi
- World of Confusion – Warren Haynes, Gary Lucas
- Hammer and Nails – David Hess, Aaron Schroeder
- Slow Happy Boys
- Sun Dance
- Lay of the Sunflower – Warren Haynes, Johnny Neel
- Catfish Blues – traditional
- Babylon Turnpike – Warren Haynes, Johnny Neel
David Sanborn: Inside
On March 23, 1999, “Elektra” label released “Inside”, the 20th David Sanborn album. It was recorded in 1998, at “Camel Island” in New Jersey, “Avatar Studios”, “Hiatus Studios”, “Sound On Sound” and “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Marcus Miller and David Isaac.
Personnel:
- David Sanborn – alto saxophone
- Marcus Miller – keyboards, Rhodes piano, guitar, bass, drums, clarinet, backing vocals, arrangements, engineer
- Ricky Peterson – Hammond B3 organ
- Gil Goldstein – electric piano, arrangements
- Davis Isaac – keyboards
- Marvin Sewell – National resaphonic guitar
- Dean Brown – guitar
- Bill Frisell – guitar
- Fareed Haque – acoustic guitar
- Gene Lake – drums
- Don Alias – percussion
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone
- Lenny Pickett – tenor saxophone
- Wallace Roney – trumpet
- Hank Roberts – cello
- Cassandra Wilson – lead vocals
- Eric Benét – lead and backing vocals
- Lalah Hathaway – lead and backing vocals
- Sting – lead vocals
- Davis Isaac – engineer
- Goh Hotada – engineer, mixing
- Paul Mitchell – engineer
- Malcolm Pollack – engineer
- Dean Sharenow – engineer
- Takamasa Hondu – engineer assostant
- John R. Reigert III – engineer assistant
- Rory Romano – engineer assistant
- Mike Tocci – engineer assostant
- Zach Wind – engineer assistant
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Bibi Green – production coordinator
- Jennifer Roddie – art direction, design
- Michael Wilson – cover photography
- Eric Johnson – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Marcus Miller, except where noted.
- Corners (For Herbie)
- Day Dreaming – Aretha Franklin
- Trance
- Brother Ray
- Lisa – David Sanborn
- When I’m With You
- Naked Moon
- Cane – Meshell Ndegeocello
- Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
- Miss You – David Sanborn
John Mellencamp: Dance Naked
On June 21, 1994, “Mercury” label released “Dance Naked”, the thirteenth John Mellencamp studio album. It was recorded in 1994, at “Belmont Mall Studio” in Belmont, Indiana, and was produced by John Mellencamp and Mike Wanchic. “Spin Magazine” voted “Dance Naked” the 20th best album of 1994.
Personnel:
- John Mellencamp – vocal, guitar
- Mike Wanchic – guitars, organ, backing vocals
- Andy York – guitars, organ, bass, percussion
- Jimmy Ryser – acoustic guitar
- Me’shell Ndegeocello – vocals, bass
- Toby Myers – bass
- Kenny Aronoff– drums, percussion
- Mike “Spud” Dupke – drums, percussion
- Lisa Germano, Missy, Pat Peterson – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mellencamp, except where noted.
- Dance Naked
- Brothers
- When Margaret Comes To Town
- Wild Night – Van Morrison
- U.V.
- Another Sunny Day 12/25 – John Mellencamp, George M. Green
- Too Much To Think About
- The Big Jack – John Mellencamp, George M. Green
- The Breakout – John Mellencamp, George M. Green
Me’shell Ndegeocello: Comfort Woman
On October 14, 2003, “Mavercik Records” label released “Comfort Woman”, the fifth Me’shell Ndegeocello solo album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Me’shell Ndegeocello and Allen Cato.
Personnel:
- Me’shell Ndegeocello– bass guitar, vocals, vocal arrangement, additional instrumentation
- Allen Cato – guitar, talk box, drum programming
- Oren Bloedow– guitar
- Doyle Bramhall II– guitar, soloist
- Chris Dave– drums
- Kofi Toha – executive producer
- Jeff Patrick Krasno – executive producer
- Eric Dyba – engineer
- Chris Bittner – engineer assistant
- Ari Raskin – engineer assistant
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Bob Power – mixing
- Sasha Victory – tracking
- Flem – art direction, design
- Frank Maddocks – art direction, design
- Mark Seliger – photography
Track listing:
- Love Song, No. 1 – Me’shell Ndegeocello
- Come Smoke My Herb – Me’shell Ndegeocello
- Andromeda & the Milky Way – Me’shell Ndegeocello, Allen Cato
- Love Song #2 – Me’shell Ndegeocello
- Body – Me’shell Ndegeocello
- Liliquoi Moon – Me’shell Ndegeocello
- Love Song #3 – Me’shell Ndegeocello, Doyle Bramhall II
- Fellowship – Me’shell Ndegeocello, Bob Marley
- Good Intentions – Me’shell Ndegeocello, Chris Dave
- Thankful – Me’shell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello: Bitter
On August 24, 1999, “Maverick Records” label released “Bitter”, the third Meshell Ndegeocello solo studio album. It was recorded 1989 – 1999, and was produced by Craig Street.
Personnel:
- Meshell Ndegéocello- vocals, electric bass, additional instruments
- Lisa Coleman- piano, keyboards
- Wendy Melvoin- guitar
- Chris Bruce – guitar
- Doyle Bramhall II- guitar
- Ronny Drayton- electric guitar
- Greg Leisz- pedal steel guitar
- David Torn- guitar
- Abraham Laboriel Jr.- drums, percussion
- Daniel Sadownick -percussion
- Joe Henry- vocals
- Sandra Park -violin
- Sharon Yamada – violin
- Robert Rinehart -viola
- Alan Stepansky -cello
- Biti Straug -backing vocals
- Arif St. Michael – backing vocals
- Steve Barber –string arrangements
- Dusty Wakeman –engineer
- Husky Hoskuids – additional recordings engineer
- Tom Schick – additional recordings engineer
- Chris Ribando – second engineer
- Rafael Serrano – second engineer
- Elijah Bradford – second engineer
- Roger Moutenot – mixing
- Josh Turner – mixing assistant
- Greg Calbi– mastering
- Kevin Reagan – art direction, design
- Gail Swanlund– design
- Sheryl Nields –photography
- Paul Thompson – production assistant
- Kai Morrison – project coordination
Track lsiting:
- Adam – Meshell Ndegéocello
- Fool of Me – Meshell Ndegéocello, Frederico Gonzalez Peña
- Faithful – Meshell Ndegéocello, David Gamson
- Satisfy – Meshell Ndegéocello, Frederico Gonzales Peña
- Bitter – Meshell Ndegéocello
- May This Be Love – Jimi Hendrix
- Sincerity – Meshell Ndegéocello,Doyle Bramhall II
- Loyalty – Meshell Ndegéocello, Allen Cato
- Beautiful – Meshell Ndegéocello
- Eve – David Torn, Roger Moutenot
- Wasted Time – Meshell Ndegéocello
- Grace – Meshell Ndegéocello
Me’shell Ndegeocello: Peace Beyond Passion
On June 25, 1996, “Maverick Records” label released “Peace Beyond Passion” the second Me’shell Ndegeocello album. It was recorded 1995 – 1996, and was produced by David Gamson.
Personnel:
- Me’Shell Ndegéocello – bass guitar, guitar, percussion, arranger, multi instruments, drum programming
- Allen Cato – guitar
- David Torn– guitar
- David Fiuczynski– guitar
- Wendy Melvoin– guitar, arrangements
- Wah Wah Watson– guitar, wah wah guitar
- Billy Preston– organ
- Gene Lake – drums
- Federico Pena – percussion, Fender Rhodes
- Daniel Sadownick – percussion
- Luis Conte– percussion
- Joshua Redman– horns, saxophone, horn section
- Oliver Lake– horns
- Bennie Maupin– bass clarinet
- David Campbell— strings and horn arrangements
- Paul Riser – string arrangements
- David Gamson – arranger, drums, engineer, vocal arrangement, drum programming, atmosphere
- Rail Jon Rogut – engineer
- Mike Krowiak – engineer
- Charles Nasser – engineer
- Suzanne Dyer – engineer
- Tom Coyne – mastering
- Bob Power – mixing
- Gregory-Trevor Gilmer – art direction
- Guzman (Constance Hansen & Russell Peacock – photography
- Melvone Farrell – make-up
Track listing:
- The Womb
- The Way
- Deuteronomy: Niggerman
- Ecclesiastes: Free My Heart
- Leviticus: Faggot
- Mary Magdalene
- God Shiva
- Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?
- Stay
- Bittersweet
- A Tear and a Smile
- Make Me Wanna Holler
Meshell Ndegeocello: The Anthropological Mixtape
On June 4, 2002, “Maverick” label released “Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape”, the fourth Meshell Ndegeocello studio album. It contains short clips of spoken word performances by writers and artists Angela Davis, Gil-Scott Heron and Etheridge Knight, and was produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, Allen Cato,Missy Elliott, Rockwilder and Supa Dave West.
Personnel:
- Meshell Ndegeocello– vocals, bass guitar, additional instruments
- Allen Cato – vocals, guitar, vocal arrangement, drum programming
- Michael Hampton –guitar
- Michael Cain– piano
- Federico Gonzalez Peña – piano
- Grégoire Maret– harmonica
- Oliver Gene Lake Jr. –drums
- Kiggo Wellman – drums
- Sean Rickman– drums
- Alfredo Mojica –percussion
- Jacques Schwarz-Bart– tenor saxophone
- Marcus Miller– bass clarinet, fretless bass
- Talib Kweli– rapper
- Redman – rapper
- Tweet– vocals
- Lalah Hathaway– vocals, vocal arrangement
- Caron Wheeler– vocals
- Allen Cato – engineer
- Andrew Brooks – engineer
- Eric Dyba – engineer
- Bob Power –mixing
- Tom Coyne– mastering
- Frank Maddocks – art direction, design
- David Fenton –photography
- Supa Dave West– track programmer
- Rail Jon Rogut – production editing
Track listing:
- Dead Nigga Blvd., Pt. 1 – Meshell Ndegeocello, Allen Cato
- Hot Night – Supa Dave West, Meshell Ndegeocello, Talib Kweli, Héctor Lavoe
- Interlude: Blah Blah Blah, Dyba Dyba Dyba – Meshell Ndegeocello,Allen Cato
- Priorities 1-6 – Meshell Ndegeocello, Allen Cato
- Pocketbook – Meshell Ndegeocello
- Barry Farms – Meshell Ndegeocello
- Trust – Meshell Ndegeocello
- Akel Dama (Field of Blood) – Meshell Ndegeocello, Michael Cain
- Earth – Meshell Ndegeocello,Allen Cato
- Better By the Pound – George Clinton, Grace Cook
- Criterion – Meshell Ndegeocello
- God.Fear.Money – Meshell Ndegeocello
- Jabril – Meshell Ndegeocello
- Dead Nigga Blvd., Pt. 2 – Meshell Ndegeocello, Allen Cato
- Interlude: 6 Legged Griot Trio (Weariness) – Meshell Ndegeocello
- Pocketbook (Rockwilder and Missy Elliott Remix) – Meshell Ndegeocello, Missy Elliott, Dana Stinson, Reggie Noble
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