VICTOR WOOTEN

PALMYSTERY

2008-04-01

Mr. Wooten is the master bass player but he, nonetheless, has struggled to find his niche as a solo artist. Palmystery is a huge improvement over his last effort. There seems to be a middle ground that has been found, although this album encapsules many different genres and styles while remaining colorful and loose. It would mostly fit a jazz/world combo genre, keeping in mind it does at times gravitate towards funk, fusion, and even gospel. Maybe for his next solo effort, Victor could narrow it down to sound more like a complete piece. All in all, some fabulous tracks here, including a cover of Horace Silver’s “Song For My Father.” Muskegon-native Derico Watson on drums! Stand Out Tracks: #5 Left, Right and Center #7 Miss U #8 Flex #9 The Gospel Reviewed by LaRae WYCE Music Review Committee WYCE Programmer

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Jazz

  • reviewed 01/2007

    KIM NALLEY
    Need My Sugar

  • reviewed 11/2017

    Rahsaan Barber
    The Music In The Night

  • reviewed 11/2015

    Karrin Allyson
    Many A New Day

  • reviewed 04/2007

    Steppin’ In It with Rachael Davis
    Shout Sister Shout

  • reviewed 08/2006

    Brisa Roche
    The Chase

  • reviewed 10/2006

    Club D'Elf
    Now I Understand

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.