De Lawd's Blues is an album by saxophonist Billy Mitchell recorded in 1980 for Xanadu Records.[1][2]

De Lawd's Blues
Studio album by Billy Mitchell
Released	1980
Recorded	June 26, 1980
Genre	Jazz
Length	48:39
Label	Xanadu 182
Producer	Don Schlitten
Billy Mitchell chronology
Night Flight to Dakar (1980) De Lawd's Blues (1980)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Despite the mostly obscure material, the interpretations are purely straight-ahead, falling between bop and hard bop in style. The musicians all play up to par on Mitchell's third and final Xanadu album as a leader".[3]

Track listing

1. "B & B" (Billy Mitchell) – 10:48
2. "Not Just to Be in Love Again" (Dolo Coker) – 6:11
3. "Prompt" (Benny Bailey) – 7:59
4. "De Lawd's Blues" (Mitchell) – 11:06
5. "Perpetual Stroll" (Rufus Reid) – 12:35

Personnel

• Billy Mitchell – tenor saxophone
• Benny Bailey – trumpet
• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Rufus Reid – bass
• Jimmy Cobb – drums

References