Azar Lawrence’s third solo album, People Moving, released in 1976 on Prestige Records, captures Lawrence's deep-rooted connection to jazz, funk and soul. Raised in Los Angeles and influenced by the spiritual jazz movement of the 1970s, Lawrence honed his craft working alongside greats like McCoy Tyner and Miles Davis before embarking on a solo career.

People Moving, dedicated to legendary producer Charles Stepney, highlights Lawrence’s mastery of tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, supported by a stellar lineup that includes Patrice Rushen on electric piano and vocals, Harvey Mason on drums, and Mtume on percussion. The title track, "People Moving", grooves with vibrant energy, driven by Lawrence's soulful sax and a dynamic horn arrangement by Jerry Peters. Notably, this was Skip Scarborough’s debut as a full album producer, a role that would later see him collaborating with artists like Phyllis Hyman and Con Funk Shun. People Moving showcases Lawrence’s ability to fuse jazz with funk and soul, pushing traditional genre boundaries while staying true to his jazz roots.

2024 reissue released via Real Gone Music. 

Tracklist:

Side A

Side B