Me'Shell NdegéOcello

Meshell Ndegeocello returns with an album of new original material that taps into a broad spectrum of her musical roots. The Omnichord Real Book 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.

"Bold-flavored tropical comfort food fills this big-hearted celebration of food, love, and community--the first cookbook from Lil' Deb's Oasis in Hudson, New York"--

Through an inimitable voice that the New York Times touts as 'a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather,' acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. Wright is one of the great modern American singers with an illustrious 20-year career transcending social divides with her focus on love and a deep sense of humanity....

In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives.