Bassist Victor Wooten Brings Harmony Wherever He Goes

Grammy Award-winning musician Victor Wooten can distill his unique talents down to one simple skill. The artist, who has won five Grammys, published acclaimed books, toured the world, taught at both prestigious universities and summer music camps, says one thing amongst all of his attributes has led to the reality of these accomplishments: listening.

Wooten, who made his classical music debut with the Boston Symphonic Orchestra over the Halloween weekend, released his latest book, The Spirit of Music: The Lesson Continues, earlier this year in February. For the renowned artist, listening is the key to conversation, and indirectly to creative prosperity. The more you listen, the less you need to say; if you listen you can talk to anyone. But the idea is about active listening. And that’s what, Wooten says, is leading him in part to undertake more teaching engagements amidst his busy tour schedule, which had him in Seattle, Washington over the November 5 weekend.