GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Meshell Ndegeocello has released the new single “The Atlantiques,” a bonus track from her acclaimed Blue Note debut The Omnichord Real Book, which was released in June to wide critical acclaim. Fueled by an insistent Afrobeat groove “The Atlantiques” features contributions from bassist Kaveh Rastegar, guitarist Jeff Parker, alto saxophonist Josh Johnson, and vocalist Anaïs Maviel. Watch a video of Meshell’s band performing “The Atlantiques” live in the studio.
Meshell will be continuing to tour behind the album’s release this Fall with upcoming shows in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Denver, Atlanta, Nashville, Pittsburgh, and more. See below for a full list of tour dates or visit www.meshell.com.
The Omnichord Real Book is a visionary and deeply jazz-influenced album that tapped into a broad spectrum of Meshell’s musical roots and marked the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career. The album was produced by Josh Johnson and features a wide range of guest artists including Jason Moran, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Ross, Jeff Parker, Brandee Younger, Julius Rodriguez, Mark Guiliana, Cory Henry, Joan As Police Woman,Thandiswa, and others.
MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO – TOUR DATES:
Oct. 19-22 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA
Oct. 24 – The Get Down – Portland, OR
Oct. 26 – Kuumbwa Jazz Center – Santa Cruz, CA
Oct. 27-29 – SFJAZZ – San Francisco, CA
Nov. 1 – Cervantes – Denver, CO
Nov. 2 – Boulder Theater – Boulder, CO
Nov. 10 – Exit Zero Jazz Festival – Cape May, NJ
Nov. 12 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC
Nov. 14 – The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
Nov. 15 – City Winery Nashville – Nashville, TN
Nov. 17 – Ludlow Garage – Cincinnati, OH
Nov. 18 – The Palladium – Carmel, IN
Nov. 19 – City Winery Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA
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By: Bass Magazine