{"title":"Lonnie Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of Lonnie Smith vinyl records, CDs, box sets, and more at Darkside Records. Shop new and used releases with fresh inventory arriving daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dr-lonnie-smith-all-in-my-mind-tone-poet-series","title":"Dr. Lonnie Smith- All In My Mind (Tone Poet Series) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. After his return to Blue Note where he first made a name for himself with a run of classic soul jazz albums between 1968-70, Hammond B-3 organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith recorded All In My Mind during his 75th birthday celebration at the Jazz Standard in New York City with guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg and drummer Jonathan Blake. For the first time on vinyl, this 5-song Tone Poet Edition features spirited interpretations of songs by Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Paul Simon and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43726060814557,"sku":"602508600395","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/tukknakb5wy07zccm6gw.jpg?v=1731326134"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-turning-point-blue-note-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Lonnie Smith- Turning Point (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the funkiest and most creative organists of all time, Dr. Lonnie Smith was first brought into the Blue Note fold by alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson who featured the B3 virtuoso on late-1960s soul jazz classics including Alligator Bogaloo, Mr. Shing-a-Ling, and Midnight Creeper. Smith went on to sign with Blue Note and lead his own dates beginning with his excellent 1968 label debut Think! In January 1969 Smith returned to Van Gelder Studio to record the follow-up Turning Point with a dynamic 6-piece band that packed a punch with a 3-horn frontline featuring Lee Morgan on trumpet, Julian Priester on trombone, and Bennie Maupin on tenor saxophone. The rhythm section featured guitarist Melvin Sparks and was anchored by the propulsive drumming of Leo Morris (aka Idris Muhammad). The 5-song set produced by Francis Wolff opens with a hard-grooving take on Don Covay's \"See Saw,\" which was a hit for Aretha Franklin the year before. Other choice covers include a laid-back version of \"People Sure Act Funny\" by Titus Turner and Bobby Robinson and an inventive reworking of The Beatles' \"Eleanor Rigby\" that injects the Lennon-McCartney gem with a healthy dose of soul. Two Smith originals round out the album including the smoldering \"Slow High\" and the expansive album-closing title piece which kicks into high gear after a rubato introduction by Smith. (his Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180 gram vinyl at Optimal.)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43953662492893,"sku":"602455234049","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/dflbnadf7mjjgpum8zzl.jpg?v=1731376524"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-think-1","title":"Lonnie Smith- Think (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. One of the funkiest and most inventive organists to ever walk the earth, Dr. Lonnie Smith made his name on Blue Note beginning with his 1968 label debut Think! Produced by Francis Wolff, the album featured trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist David Newman, guitarist Melvin Sparks, and drummer Marian Booker Jr., with Henry \"Pucho\" Brown, William Bivens, and Norberto Apellaniz adding percussion on two tracks. Groove is the thing on this session from the hard-driving opener \"Song of Ice Bag\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSon of Ice Bag (Side A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Call of the Wild (Side A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Think (Side B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Three Blind Mice (Side B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Slouchin (Side B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006326792413,"sku":"602577531132","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3680389-2471295.jpg?v=1727222547"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-i-didnt-know-what-time-it-was","title":"Lonnie Smith- I Didn't Know What Time It Was (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jazz Orchestra of the Concert-gebouw, the JOC, is used to working with famous soloists originating from different directions in the industry. These soloists bring their own repertoire, that is arranged, prepped and performed in no time. In 2010, on a Thursday night in February, a unique concert took place in the Amsterdamse Bimhuis. Together with a living legend, Dr. Lonnie Smith, the group played a stunning concert. For the Sultan of the Hammond organ, a long-cherished desire to play with a big band was fulfilled. Most noticeable on Smith at this performance was his auditory memory and the lucid, varied sounds he managed to wrest his impressive B3. JOC knows how to expertly blend with Smith's timbre and his shouts. The orchestra can glow with sovereign intensity, sparkle and fire, but manages to also add to the expression that can be produced by the Hammond organ. This is an true tribute to soul jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Didn't Know What Time It Was\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chelsea Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Willow Weep for Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beehive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Too Damn Hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jazzorchestra CTGBW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006622687453,"sku":"608917342222","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3776967.jpg?v=1727212925"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-finger-lickin-good-limited-180-gram-smoke-colored-vinyl","title":"Lonnie Smith- Finger Lickin Good - Limited 180-Gram Smoke Colored Vinyl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\" id=\"aec-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition of 750 numbered copies on smoke coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Lonnie Smith (1942 - 2021), was an American jazz organist. He was part of several vocal ensembles in the 1950s, including the Teen Kings which included Grover Washington Jr. Art Kubera, the owner of a local music store, gave Smith his first organ, a Hammond B3. Smith's affinity for R\u0026amp;B mixed with his own personal style as he became active in the local music scene. In 1965 he met guitarist George Benson. The two connected on a personal level and formed the George Benson Quartet, featuring Lonnie Smith, in 1966. After two albums under Benson's leadership, Smith recorded his first solo album 'Finger Lickin' Good (Soul Organ)' with George Benson and Melvin Sparks on guitar, Ronnie Cuber on baritone sax, and Marion Booker on drums. This combination remained stable for the next five years. After recording several albums with Benson, Smith became a solo recording artist and subsequently recorded over 30 albums under his own name. Numerous prominent jazz artists joined Smith on his albums and in his live performances, including Lee Morgan, David \"Fathead\" Newman, King Curtis, Blue Mitchell, and Joe Lovano. The album 'Finger Lickin' Good (Soul Organ)' showcases Lonnie Smith's virtuosity and his innovative approach on the organ, with tracks that feature intricate solos and groovy rhythms so typical of the soul jazz and jazz funk genres. Lonnie Smith was named 9 times \"the best organist of the year\" by the Jazz Journalists Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45662592401629,"sku":"8719262032934","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4372366-3263049.jpg?v=1731450868"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-drives-blue-note-classic-series","title":"Lonnie Smith - Drives (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most creative and funkiest organists of all time, Lonnie Smith was first introduced to Blue Note listeners by standout sideman appearances with saxophonist Lou Donaldson who featured the B3 virtuoso on late-1960s soul jazz classics including Alligator Bogaloo, Mr. Shing-a-Ling, and Midnight Creeper. Smith went on to lead his own excellent Blue Note dates including his label debut Think! (1968) and Turning Point (1969). As the calendar turned to 1970, he was back in Van Gelder Studio on January 2 to record Drives, a showcase of the organist’s unparalleled sense of adventure and indomitable groove. With a sturdy 5-piece band featuring Dave Hubbard on tenor saxophone, Ronnie Cuber on baritone saxophone, Larry McGee on guitar, and Joe Dukes on drums, Smith delivers a dynamic program including funky takes on recent hits like Edwin Starr’s “Twenty-Five Miles” and Blood, Sweat \u0026amp; Tears’ “Spinning Wheel,” as well as a fleet version of Miles Davis’ “Seven Steps to Heaven” full of twists and turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"discnum\"\u003e- Disc 1 -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e Twenty-Five Miles [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e Spinning Wheel [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e Seven Steps to Heaven [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"discnum\"\u003e- Disc 2 -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e Psychedelic Pi [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf? [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45816229658845,"sku":"602465148602","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/drives.webp?v=1731112653"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-afro-desia-colored-vinyl-limited-edition-can","title":"Lonnie Smith- Afro-Desia [Colored Vinyl] [Limited Edition] (Can)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 057362330818\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Unidisc Records\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974330110173,"sku":"057362330818","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/NzQtMzMzNi5qcGVn.jpg?v=1771223111"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-funk-reaction-1","title":"Lonnie Smith- Funk Reaction (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinuing Mr Bongo's series exploring the wealth of material released through the record labels of Sonny Lester, 1977's Funk Reaction finds Hammond B3 organ virtuoso Lonnie Smith at his most dancefloor-friendly. Dripping with groove and swagger, this album skates between jazz-funk, cosmic disco radiance, beat-laden slow-jams and conscious psychedelic soul.Having played with the likes of George Benson and Lou Donaldson in the '60s, alongside releasing a string of albums on Columbia and Blue Note, Funk Reaction sees Smith move into late '70s disco-funk-tinged territory.Originally released on Sonny Lester's Groove Merchant Records successor, Lester Radio Corporation, the album feels more like a collaborative band-orientated project as opposed to a solo artist outing. Featuring some elite session players of the time, including Steve Gadd on drums, guitarist Lance Quinn and bassist Bob Babbitt, the album is tied together expertly by songwriter, arranger and conductor Brad Baker.It's worth the price tag alone for the superb disco-funk nugget 'Funk Reaction'. Other highlights include the only Lonnie Smith penned track on the album 'All In My Mind', that shines with a beautiful Stevie Wonder-esque quality and the slick guitar-led floater 'When The Night Is Right', written by and featuring guitarist Richie Hohenburger. Elsewhere, 'For The Love Of It' and the Brad Babbitt written 'Babbitt's Other Song' serve up classic jazz funk flavours, both featuring stellar tenor saxophone from Eddie Daniels.As a whole, the album is a superb example of Lonnie Smith's ability to merge jazz with elements of funk, soul, disco and beyond, experimenting with ideas whilst broadening the scope of both his audience and appeal. Fans of The Blackbyrds, the CTI \/ Kudu stable and '70s George Benson will dig this!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunk Reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the Love of It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabbitt's Other Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's Changed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the Night Is Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll in My Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 5024017000490\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Mr Bongo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974394859741,"sku":"5024017000490","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4359170-3206160.jpg?v=1762833018"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-afro-desia","title":"Lonnie Smith- Afro-Desia (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second in our Mr Bongo series opening the vault on classic recordings from the fabled Groove Merchant Records catalogue. This time the spotlight turns to the Hammond B3 organ maestro Lonnie Smith, as we proudly present a reissue of his cosmic jazz-funk journey, 'Afro-Desia'.Originally released in 1975, this much-loved album was produced by Groove Merchant label owner Sonny Lester and features the mysterious 'Compliments Of A Friend' on guitar. Considering Smith was part of George Benson's quartet in the '60s, that not so discreet veil appears to have been lifted on who this 'friend' might be. However, presumably due to contractual reasons, Benson had to remain covert for this recording. The lineup doesn't stop there though, with the likes of legendary bassist Ron Carter and Grammy award winning saxophonist Joe Lavano joining the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrodesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirits Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight to the Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Awakening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 5024017000377\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Mr Bongo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974529601757,"sku":"5024017000377","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4359169-3206155.jpg?v=1762833284"},{"product_id":"dr-lonnie-smith-move-your-hand","title":"Dr Lonnie Smith- Move Your Hand (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMove Your Hand is Lonnie's most soulful and most sampled Blue Note album. With a quintet fronted by saxophonists Rudy Jones and Ronnie Cuber, Lonnie even makes Donovan's \"Sunshine Superman\" groove. Added to the CD is the one remaining tune from this session, \"Dancin' in An Easy Groove,\" which made it's first appearance on last year's Lost Grooves collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharlie Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayin' in the Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove Your Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunshine Superman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDancin' in an Easy Groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 724383124923\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Blue Note Records\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982791430365,"sku":"724383124923","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/161295.jpg?v=1762924136"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-liston-live-uk","title":"Lonnie Smith  Liston- Live (Uk) (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reissue of Lonnie Liston Smith's only live album, recorded in 1977 at Smucker's Cabaret in Brooklyn and produced by Bob Thiele. It features Lonnie alongside his brother Donald in the wake of the success of 'Expansions', with a line-up completed by Dave Hubbard, Al Anderson, Ronald Dean Miller, Hollywood Barker and Michael Carvin. The album shows an intense sense of musicianship which mixes up a few tracks from previous records, including a cooking version of 'Expansions' and a beautiful take on both Phases of 'Visions Of A New World', as well as three numbers exclusive to this recording. Released with the full cooperation of both Lonnie and Flying Dutchman, this is the album's first reissue in over a decade and the booklet includes an in-depth interview with Lonnie.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorceress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrelude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisions of a New World (Phase One)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisions of a New World (Phase Two)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46983215087837,"sku":"029667105026","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4066923-2797483.jpg?v=1762924963"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-liston-the-cosmic-echoes-renaissance-uk","title":"Lonnie Smith  Liston \u0026 The Cosmic Echoes- Renaissance (Uk) (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter the success of \"Expansions\", Lonnie Liston Smith \u0026amp; the Cosmic Echoes were riding high, with Lonnie at the height of his creative powers and his brother Donald's vocals adding to the cosmic jazz sound. Two more albums had followed on Flying Dutchman before changes at RCA meant that it was decided that the next long-player would be released on the parent label. As such, the final Cosmic Echoes album was something of an outlier and has remained out of print since the early 2000s. A glorious concoction that saw the group mix up Lonnie's innate sense of melody, rhythm and spiritual consciousness, it was a fitting finale in the studio. Produced by Bob Thiele and Lonnie, \"Renaissance\" is being restored to it's position in the Flying Dutchman catalogue by this BGP reissue. 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