Marrow, Esther: Sister Woman (Vinyl) RSD 2022

A long-overlooked gem from the Fantasy Records vaults, the 1972 album Sister Woman finds Esther Marrow incorporating socially-conscious lyricism with a blend of jazz, gospel, and R&B influences, backed by an all-star line-up of musicians including drummer Bernard Purdie, guitarist Cornell Dupree, and bassist Chuck Rainey. Back on vinyl for the first time since its original release, this reissue features all-analog mastering from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl at RTI. Housed in a tip-on jacket.

Side A:
1. Woman In the Window
2. Ghetto
3. Trade Winds
4. Turn On To Jesus

Side B:
1. Rainy Night In Georgia
2. Things Ain't Right
3. Ask Me To Dance
4. And When I Die