Bassist Victor Wooten will release his new CD, PALMYSTERY, on April 1, 2008. In keeping with the ongoing philosophy of genre-bending eclecticism that has driven all of his solo work, Wooten’s Heads Up debut 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 others.
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.
