Lonnie Liston Smith

A massively sweet groover from Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes – smoother and warmer than some of his earlier albums, with a really soulful fusion vibe – and this perfect mix of jazz, funk, and soul that really takes Smith's music to a whole new level!

Lonnie plays acoustic piano and "electric colorations" – working with a group that includes brother Donald on flute and vocals, Dave Hubbard on trumpet, and Leon Pendarvis on clavinet – and the whole thing's got a laidback, superdope feel that shows Smith at the top of his game – working earlier spiritual jazz currents into a tighter groove for the 70s, but never losing his soul at all!

PERSONNEL:

• Gene Bertoncini - acoustic guitar
• Al Anderson - bass
• Leon Pendarvis - clavinet
• Lawrence Killian - congas
• Wilby Fletcher - drums
• David Hubbard - flute, tenor & soprano sax
• Donald Smith - flute, vocals
• Guilherme Franco - percussion

TRACKS:

• 01. Space Lady
• 02. Mardi Gras (Carnival)
• 03. Starlight And You
• 04. Mongotee
• 05. A Song Of Love
• 06. Between Here And There
• 07. Renaissance