Street Lady is an album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd released on the Blue Note label in 1974,Billboard magazine, April 6, 1974, p. 69 with Larry Mizell returning as producer, following the success of its predecessor.Donald Byrd discography accessed September 3, 2010
Reception The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album three 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".Erlewine, S. T. [ AllMusic Review] accessed September 3, 2010
Track listing All compositions by Larry Mizell/Byrd except as indicated "Lansana's Priestess" - 7:39 "Miss Kane" - 6:20 "Sister Love" - 6:11 "Street Lady" (Larry Mizell, Fonce Mizell) - 5:40 "Witch Hunt" - 9:42 "Woman of the World" (Edward Gordon, Larry Mizell) - 6:51
Personnel Donald Byrd - trumpet Roger Glenn - flute Jerry Peters - piano, electric piano Fonce Mizell - clavinet, trumpet, vocals Fred Perren - synthesizer, vocals David T. Walker - guitar Chuck Rainey - electric bass Harvey Mason - drums King Errisson - congas and bongos Stephanie Spruill - percussion Larry Mizell - vocals, arranger, conductor
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