"A Joy Restored" - CD Liner Notes

"A Joy Restored is a compilation of some of my favorite songs - songs of my life, past, present & future. The title track is dedicated to the Alumnae of Mills and to my lifelong friend, Dr. Lauren Speeth.

"As I joined in the Reunion, remembering some faces and meeting new ones, I thought about the powerful combination of music and memory. Each of these songs recalls a specific moment in my life. Seven of the songs you may already know and love; the two unknown songs, I hope, will also find their way to your list of favorites, and your hearts. Thanks for listening. Enjoy. And remember, our proceeds go to the Mills College Music Department.

"My thanks to the women of Mills, particularly Estrellita Redus, Thomasina Woida and Donna Chan - you are truly awesome and inspiring. To Barbara Frisone - for sitting through the 'rough drafts' of A Joy Restored and Lauren's Step and for 11 years of love and devotion. To Etta Jones, Denise Perrier, Frankye Kelly, Lady Mem'fis, T. Lowe - I hear your voices all at once in my head and am truly blessed. And to Lauren Speeth - let's go another 22 years. I love you all."