Sample Tracks

For Immediate Release

"L.A. After Dark"; featuring journeyman tenor player Teddy Edwards. "L.A. After Dark" is a collaboration between Ms. Witherspoon and lyricists John and Paula Hackett. The disc opens with the Teddy Edwards composition "Teddy's L.A. After Dark," to which the Hackett's penned lyrics. The same occured on Edwards' sensual blockbuster "Our Night Of Love" and Harry Edison's "Sweet Sounds In The Night." Ms. Witherspoon and the Hackett's acknowledge the singer's relationship with Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson with two songs: the bebop "Eddie's Clean Machine" and the bluesy "Love's Disguise." Max Roach requested that the Hackett's compose lyrics for bassist Tyrone Brown's "Tradition," on which the bassist performs. The result is a sumptuous ballad, complete with Rudi Wongozi playing his best Tommy Flanagan, while the singer tips her hat to Mingus and Duke. Ms. Witherspoon's own "Music Brings You Back" echoes Van Morrison's "Moondance" with its bounce and grace. This recording is something new and exciting finally bobbing to the surface... and not a minute too soon. Visit Summit Records and Diane Witherspoon on the web. C. Michael Bailey, (excerpt from "All About Jazz" review)