This CD finds
Jimmy Witherspoon at age 65 on one of his last fairly strong records before his voice began to really shrink and fade.
Spoon, assisted on this live set by tenor saxophonist
Teddy Edwards, pianist
Gerald Wiggins, bassist
John Clayton, and drummer
Paul Humphrey, revives some of his hits, performs a pair of medleys, and emphasizes swinging blues and ballads. Highlights include "Sweet Lotus Blossom" (a standard whose authorship should not have been credited to
Witherspoon), "Stormy Monday," and "I Want a Little Girl." Easily recommended to
Jimmy Witherspoon fans. ~ Scott Yanow