Lisa Kindred took her first steps in Buffalo, NY, listening to a DJ who called himself "The Hound Dog"playing the blues on Sunday morning radio-Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, Robert Johnson-and the seed was planted. On Steppin’ Up In Class, Lisa Kindred called on old friends and favorite players: Austin deLone on piano and vocals: Dennis Geyer, guitar and vocals: Dick McDonough, drums and vocals; Willie Riser on bass. What Lisa's done is much more than a step beyond what came before-she is, as the handicappers say when a thoroughbred takes it to a higher level- Steppin' Up In Class. Bet on it!