Lonnie Liston Smith

Lonnie Liston Smith
Born: Dec 28, 1940 in Richmond, VA
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop, Crossover Jazz, Urban, Jazz-Funk
Biography: When Lonnie Liston Smith made the transition from sideman to leader in 1973, it was the beginning of a fusion/crossover/post-bop band he dubbed Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes. The acoustic pianist/electric keyboardist, who was born in Richmond, VA, on December 28, 1940, should not be confused ...Read full biography
Expansions
Released: 1974
Label: RVG Bluebird/Heritage
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When Lonnie Liston Smith left the Miles Davis band in 1974 for a solo career, he was, like so many of his fellow alumni, embarking on a musical odyssey. For a committed fusioneer, he had no idea at the ...Read full review
Astral Traveling
Released: 1973
Label: Flying Dutchman
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Lonnie Liston Smith was 32 when, in 1973, he finally got around to recording his first album as a leader, Astral Traveling. By that time, the pianist/keyboardist had a great deal of sideman experience ...Read full review
More Lonnie Liston Smith albums: Main Albums (22), Compilations (10), Singles & EPs (1)
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