Street Lady is an album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd released on the Blue Note label in July 1973,[citation needed] with Larry Mizell returning as producer, following the success of its predecessor.[2]

Street Lady
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 1973 [citation needed]
RecordedJune 13–15, 1973
StudioThe Sound Factory, Hollywood
GenreJazz-funk[1]
Length42:12
LabelBlue Note
BN-LA140-F
ProducerLarry Mizell
Donald Byrd chronology
Black Byrd
(1973)
Street Lady
(1973)
Stepping into Tomorrow
(1974)

Reception

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The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3 stars and stated "the appeal of Street Lady is how its polished neo-funk and pseudo-fusion sound uncannily like a jive movie or television soundtrack from the early '70s — you can picture the Street Lady, decked out in polyester, cruising the streets surrounded by pimps with wide-brimmed hats and platform shoes. And while that may not be ideal for jazz purists, it's perfect for kitsch and funk fanatics".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide     [4]

Track listing

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All compositions by Larry Mizell/Byrd except as indicated
  1. "Lansana's Priestess" - 7:39
  2. "Miss Kane" - 6:20
  3. "Sister Love" - 6:11
  4. "Street Lady" (Larry Mizell, Fonce Mizell) - 5:40
  5. "Witch Hunt" - 9:42
  6. "Woman of the World" (Edward Gordon, Larry Mizell) - 6:51

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Gorton, TJ (July 30, 2018). "BeatCaffeine's 100 Best Jazz-Funk Songs". BeatCaffeine. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  2. ^ Donald Byrd discography accessed September 3, 2010
  3. ^ a b Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed September 3, 2010
  4. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 36. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.