Dempsey Wright, who came out of nowhere to record a small label album in the 1970s, has been essentially forgotten for decades. However, on this Andex album (reissued on CD by V.S.O.P.),
Wright holds his own with a strong supporting cast (
Richie Kamuca on tenor,
Victor Feldman doubling on piano and vibes, bassist
Ben Tucker and drummer
Stan Levey) on six swing-oriented standards and the obscure "Something for Lisa," all given
Bill Holman arrangements.
Wright had a quiet, appealing tone and a strong bop-based improvising style. Highlights of the disc include "Easy to Love," "Swingin' the Blues" and "Taps Miller."