Patti Austin with the Jazz Crusaders - Street Life (1997)

[mindseyexxx]

i agree totally her voice is awesome just like randy ....... listening to this after a hard day basically takes you away [ nice ]

[marioaranda711]

Great in every way! On the musicians listing ,there was no name of the DRUMMER???who is he? [Omar hakim?]

[afrosensuous]

A LOT OF YOU NEED TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON PATTI AUSTIN. QUINCY JONES' GOD-DAUGHTER, WORKED WITH MJ, GEORGE BESNON AND OTHER ARTISTS BACK IN THE 80'S AND HER OWN ALBUMS. WHEN TOP-FLIGHT ARTISTS LIKE THIS GET TOGETHER, IT'S ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN, NOT COMPETING.

[free2bpoppie]

I don't waste my time comparing the artists, I instead listen to the performance, and this, is spot on.

I can listen to a bassist tear "Teen Town", a new one, and I appreciate the artist who is playing it, although in my mind, Jaco's is the version that I like the best of any that I will ever hear! Still a great performance, is worthy of its own merit.

And with Patti, you can't go wrong!

[Groovy26407]

@free2bpoppie since u brought the bassist thingy i am of the same opinion,but as a bassist myself ,after listening to this i kno that no matter how technical i get n no matter how feel i get i ll never play like a black guy -.-(rare exceptions like stu zender,n jaco ofc -.-)

[benedictines]

Give this weight shit a rest. This lady can sing.

For years she has transported us from our daily cares with her voice.

So many hits, so many other great songs. You do what she has done

for so many years then find fault .

[bobfunk11]

@benedictines

Amen

[1NativeNewyorker]

@benedictines Unfortunately everyone wants everyone to be so damn  commercial. Ok... that is cool but allow the artist to become their best with out all of the molding and "grooming" that takes place. The execs may know the industry but artists have to be strong enough to promote themselves the way they choose. I applaud Ms. Austin for staying true to herself and not falling into the trap(s) of the industry. Trust me she has a loyal and substantial fan base. Awesome woman!

[thedad82]

She's no RandyC, but she sure can pop those pipes!

[Drayton42677]

This is old, Patti Austin is now 150lbs. lighter

[mrsbasemore]

Have always loved The Crusaders!!! I prefer Randy Crawford, though! Love Patti too!

[MrFabiozenidj]

sono monotono? nooo

[Ajamuj]

Yes Patti, But Randy Crawford is the original and top shelf!!!

[renaissancea]

Very nice!! Love her voice...

[alameer9010]

jazz and soul music is the best music america came up with.

[Neptuneman07]

This is a great rendition of Street Life. Patti and Randy are a tie for me.

[largexmarge]

derrick murdock is a great bassist

[supergallas]

Absolutely great! Love it,thanks for posting.

hugs from Portugal,Joao Galante.

[ariasalonen]

SSAAXXXX!!!

[Groovebone]

Thanks for posting this. Where is Joe Sample?

[wacatak]

@Groovebone yea....good question

[jazzbrats]

I'm grooving in my room to this; turned off the lights, poured a glass of white and had me a boogie

[renaissancea]

That's right. Get in the mood with Youtube and some jazz...

[LookAlikescollection]

yes Patti DOES patti can do EVERYTHING patti Oh man she DA BOMB !

[Cory1649]

No No No Nobody does it like Randy Crawford

[Raylene607]

You're right. Ain't no replacing Randy on this tune. As much as I love Patti, nobody can beat Randy. Best!!!

[mrsbasemore]

@Raylene607 So true!!

[canterrob123]

@Raylene607 Thats only because we heard it for years sung by Randy Crawford but if Patti would have done it first you would say the same of her =) just sayin

[michaeltgrace]

Man, this song makes me want to do hookers and blow.

[johnboyjwg]

LOL! This song makes me want to BE a hooker and BLOW! LOL! (it used to be my 'preparing to go out and get laid' tune).

[michaeltgrace]

You are a much greater man the I. haha

[831marshmellow]

I have never saw this session. What a wonderful rendition that the great Patti Austin has the ability to do. She truly is a jazz great. She show how to make a song your own.

[Harmonee301]

Incredible. I love the break down! fantastic

[aammirr]

Wilton Felder is one bad M F !

[Popstarr23]

I love Patti Austin and I love her jazz sensibility in this song. I'm glad she broke it down for me, the meaning of the song, that is! : )

[congaplayera]

I can't decide. Patti Austin or Randy Crawford? I have been diehard about the Randy Crawford version until I saw and listened to this. Now I'm not so sure. What do you think?

[tustles]

Excellent 10 out of 5 I love it It is a keeper thanks so much KTF

[siren66]

I am happy right now! one of my favourite songs sung by my favourite singer (next to ella!). wow! thanks so much! never knew that she ever sung this song! great!!!!!

[ikenm]

great performances..!

they merge each other so good..

i love it!

[Blueskywatcher]

Bobfunk, bless you. Her voice is so beautiful. It's like floating on a cloud.

[LookAlikescollection]

I had this concert in High quality and my COMPUTER crashed and lost ALLL i MISS ITTTTTTTTTT Thank You for sharing it!!!

[llehcin]

Thanks for the post. Got anymore hard to find vids of Patti Austin? I love her!!

[1nessism]

still sounds great! ~8-)