Sister Woman

is most known as a jazz singer (including a stint with in the 1960s) and as a gospel artist (with since 1990). Like many vocalists whose background wasn't strictly R&B, however, she also recorded some soul music. , from 1972, was her second album. While her vocals are strong (and, on especially, have more than a hint of gospel), it's a more or less typical soul LP of the era without much that stands out. Some jazz and funk make their way into the mix, as well as covers of a couple popular hits of the day in and some of the social consciousness permeating early-'70s soul (in ). holds some interest, as the ballad might be the first recording of a song later done by , , and (arranged and written by ) verges on a nearly adult contemporary singer/songwriter sensibility. The 2010 reissue on adds historical liner notes. ~ Richie Unterberger