City Life by The Blackbyrds, originally released in 1975, is a vibrant blend of jazz-funk, soul, and R&B that captures the spirit of urban life. Featuring hits like “Rock Creek Park,” the album showcases the band's tight grooves, smooth instrumentation, and Donald Byrd’s influence as producer. The 2023 Jazz Dispensary reissue revitalizes this classic with remastered audio and collectible packaging, celebrating its enduring appeal among crate-diggers and new listeners alike. Part of Jazz Dispensary’s Top Shelf series, this reissue highlights City Life as a timeless, genre-defying album that bridges 1970s jazz-funk with contemporary tastes in retro groove.