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Victor Wooten
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Bassist Victor Wooten began his musical career early. At age three, his brother Regi taught him to play bass, and at age five he made his stage debut with his four older brothers in the Wootens, playing songs by R&B mainstays like James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone, War, and Curtis Mayfield. After playing regional tours and opening for acts like Mayfield and War, the Wootens recorded an album in… Read more in Amazon's Victor Wooten Store

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  • Audio CD (April 1, 2008)
  • Original Release Date: April 1, 2008
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Heads Up
  • ASIN: B00132D86M
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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"It doesn't matter how you go about writing songs," says bassist Victor Wooten. "The music is coming from somewhere. If we think it's our brain, or some strictly intellectual source, I would say we're mistaken. Sometimes the songs show up quickly, almost completely. That's when you realize, `Wow, I didn't even write this song. It happened on its own.' But whether it comes together in 30 minutes or several months, it's coming from the same place. Call it what you want to - spirituality, mysticism, whatever - that energy is there. The musician is the conduit that enables that energy to enter the world."


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Bassist Victor Wooten makes his debut on Heads Up International with the worldwide release of "Palmystery" on April 1, 2008. In keeping with the ongoing philosophy of genre-bending eclecticism that has driven all of his solo work, "Palmystery" embraces a range of styles - jazz, funk, pop, soul, gospel, world music and more - and boasts a diverse guest list that includes Mike Stern, Richard Bona, Keb' Mo' and several others. The result is an amalgam of voices, styles and grooves, but one that never fails to hold together at its rock-solid core - in much the same way that Wooten's legions of devoted fans hail from all walks of life and all corners of the globe, yet share a common affinity for artistic diversity.

"Palmystery"'s April 1 release date is simultaneous with the release of "The Music Lesson," Wooten's new novel published by Berkley Trade Paperback (The Penguin Group USA). "The Music Lesson" is the story of a struggling young musician who is unexpectedly visited by a mysterious, seemingly mystic music teacher who guides him through a spiritual journey of higher education in both music and life.

The themes of spirituality and mysticism at the core of "The Music Lesson" dovetail perfectly with those of "Palmystery." A few of the twelve tracks on the album were written over the past couple years, and have since been road tested in Wooten's live shows. Others were written only recently. Whatever the time frame, Wooten maintains a great respect for the mystery of the creative process - something that is very real, yet can never be completely explained.

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully crafted album with a sophisticated, subtle sound., April 9, 2008
"Victor Wooten's "Palmistry" comes closest to handling matters the best by giving him a fair amount of personal space even if surrounded by busy arrangements and African background voices. "The Lesson", for instance, is a duet that features only bass and a rhythm box along with hand claps".Pittzburg Tribune

Guest musicians on his new album are Mike Sternon guitar, Richard Bona on percussion and vocals, Karl Denson on tenor saxophone, Keb' Mo' and several others.

Just the very first spins of the first trach make clear his position as a top notch bass player (he is the veteran bassist of Béla Fleck & the Flecktones) and an excellent composer.

The tracks are all original compositions with the exception of Horace Silver's "Song For My Father".

The musincianschip is fantastic and Victor is on the top of the game.

This a an excellent mix of jazz fusion, blues, gospel, funk and world and the album is very enjoyable for both instrumentals and vocals.

My favourite tracks are : "2 Timers", the middle-eastern tinged "Combo", "I Saw God," which features Richard Bona among its vocalists and the Spanish rhythm flavoured "The Lesson".

Victor's fans will want this for their collections. It's one of his best CDs out there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Palms and Fingers, April 4, 2009
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This man is a genius. He can play any genre and you will enjoy it. See him in person with his band or with Bella Fleck, you won't regret it.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great album, April 6, 2008
Victor wooten is just an incredible person. He's talented beyond belief and still supremely humble and spiritual. He shines on this album. I had just gotten this album and was listening to it when some friends stopped by. They arent musicians and are more into top 40 stuff but they really got into this album. All of the tracks are great but I think the standout track is I saw god...Worth the buy...pick it up...if you're reading this you're probably a fan of his anyway...it's good....get it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Such chops, such heart, such joy
Victor Wooten is a joyful man. You can hear the joy in all his music. But run through this CD at least two or three times and listen to his amazing technical prowess so you get... Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Seigle

4.0 out of 5 stars A really satisfying album
I've tried a few Victor Wooten albums in the past, but was never particularly hooked on any of them. But this one really works. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Music maven

5.0 out of 5 stars funktastic
This album is great. Victor grooves it up in this album showing that he can out play anyone. Yep he's a freak on the bass. Also some great drumming on this album.
Published 15 months ago by buckethead

1.0 out of 5 stars Resent
I bought this album with hi hopes from good reviews. Imagine my misery upon realising Victor merely succeeds in representing everything I hate about music.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. T. E. Hiscocks

5.0 out of 5 stars My personal fav thus far
I think this is Victor's most cohesive work to date in terms of putting forth an 'album' that caters to a wide range of musical tastes. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. R. Thode

5.0 out of 5 stars Wooten is amazing
Victor Wooten continues to amaze and his latest album is inspiring. If you want to hear what limits someone can push a bass guitar too and listen to a motivation if not spiritual... Read more
Published 17 months ago by David Gentry

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This was the first time I had ever heard Victor Wooten and now I am a fan. His music is incredible; smooth and silky. Read more
Published 18 months ago by E M Hall

1.0 out of 5 stars What happened here!!! :-(
The playing is technically fantastic and the grooves really do roll.
This goes for the playing of all involved here -but what's with some of those keyboard solos... Read more
Published 19 months ago by inkster

5.0 out of 5 stars Victor's Best Solo Album (So Far)
This is the album we've been waiting for Victor to make since "What Did He Say?" He's finally put together the best of his song-oriented tunes with some really good instrumental... Read more
Published 19 months ago by It's Me,

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I saw Wooten and his band perform these songs live prior to this release. The concert was exceptional. The songs are amazing and his on stage candor was great. Read more
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