Friends & Strangers is the third album by American saxophonist Ronnie Laws, recorded in 1976-1977 and released on the Blue Note label.[1][2] The album was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | January–March 1977 | |||
| Studio | ABC, Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:50 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Wayne Henderson | |||
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Reception
editThe AllMusic review by Ed Hogan stated that "saxophonist Ronnie Laws' Friends and Strangers LP showcases his skilled chops on up-tempo and mellow tunes".[3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
Track listing
edit- All compositions by Ronnie Laws except as indicated
- "Good Time Ride" (William Jeffrey, Laws) - 5:05
- "Saturday Evening" - 4:34
- "Friends and Strangers" (Jeffrey) - 4:49
- "Nuthin' 'Bout Nuthin'" (Jeffrey, Laws) - 5:11
- "New Day" - 6:17
- "Life In Paradise" - 7:01
- "Same Old Story" - 4:41
- "Just Love" (Larry Dunn, Laws, Eloise Laws) - 3:25
- Recorded at ABC Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California in January–March, 1977.
Personnel
edit- Ronnie Laws - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute
- Bobby Lyle - piano
- Larry Dunn - synthesizer
- Roland Bautista, Melvin Robinson - guitar
- Donnie Beck, Nathaniel Phillips - electric bass
- Steve Guttierez - drums
- Vance "Mad Dog" Ternort - conga, percussion
- Saundra "Pan" Alexander, Deborah Laws, Eloise Laws - backing vocals
References
edit- ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed January 25, 2011
- ^ Bourne, Kay (10 Nov 1977). "Blue Note disc label has its first big seller". Bay State Banner. No. 5. p. 17.
- ^ a b Hogan, E. AllMusic Review accessed January 25, 2011
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 124. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.