{"product_id":"donald-byrd-street-lady-music-on-vinyl-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"Donald Byrd: Street Lady (Music On Vinyl 180g) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs far as fusion albums go, \u003c\/i\u003eI'd rate this one right up there with the best of them in terms of straight listenability. Other than a couple tracks, the sound here leans heavily on R\u0026amp;B, while retaining the jazz mentality and funk rhythm influence on the periphery. In other words: the shit is smooth, but without ever sounding corny like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?\u0026amp;q=Bob%20James\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Bob%20James%22\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob James\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e filler. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Larry+Mizell\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarry Mizell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the godfather of jazz-funk, plays the puppet master on this one, envisioning a concept album that captures the essence of a 1972 inner-city street walker. \u003cstrong\u003eMizell\u003c\/strong\u003e wrote all the songs here, also handling production and all arrangement (with his brother \u003cstrong\u003eFonce\u003c\/strong\u003e on vocal arrangement). The opening track \"Lansana's Priestess\" has long been a digger's favorite, featuring airy \u003cstrong\u003eMizell\u003c\/strong\u003e guitar and horn movements punctuated by those catchy bass and drum breakdowns. Can I get a toe tap? My personal choice is the closing cut, a big up to all progressive sisters called \"Woman Of The World.\" All I can think is pure joy. Also check out \"Witch Hunt” with its moody bassline, and the popular title track. Unlike \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?\u0026amp;q=donald%20byrd\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Donald%20Byrd%22\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e's other fusion powerhouse, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/donald-byrd-places-and-spaces-180g-vinyl-lp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpaces and Places\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, there are no instant satisfaction sample moments, but this album holds together so well and has such a distinct vibe that it has become a year-to-year favorite. MOV 180g pressing housed in full repro gatefold jacket (a must), recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180g black vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaithfully-reproduced gatefold sleeve + center labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Music On Vinyl 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by the mgmnt 06\/2008\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Donald Byrd","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":40252033597530,"sku":"fr-4905","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/donaldbyrd-streetlady-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1762283858","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/donald-byrd-street-lady-music-on-vinyl-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}