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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. 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On this night the good doctor took the stage with an expanded line-up featuring Jonathan Kreisberg on guitar, Johnathan Blake on drums, John Ellis on tenor saxophone, Jason Marshall on baritone saxophone, Sean Jones on trumpet, and Robin Eubanks on trombone with special guest vocalist Alicia Olatuja on \"Pilgrimage.\" Two additional studio tracks open and close the album, presenting the unique collaboration between Doc \u0026amp; Iggy Pop including a sublime cover of Donovan's 1966 hit \"Sunshine Superman.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Why Can't We Live Together Feat. Iggy Pop \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Bright Eyes (Live) \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Too Damn Hot (Live) \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Track 9 (Live) \u003cbr\u003e1.5 World Weeps (Live) \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Pilgrimage (Live) \u003cbr\u003e1.7 Epistrophy (Live) \u003cbr\u003e1.8 Sunshine Superman Feat. 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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Hola Muneca \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Minor Chant \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Can't You Just Feel It \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Jeannine \u003cbr\u003e1.5 Sideman \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Keep Talkin' \u003cbr\u003e1.7 My Babe (3:25) \u003cbr\u003e1.8 In the Beginning \u003cbr\u003e1.9 Lonnie's Blues \u003cbr\u003e1.10 Say Stuff \u003cbr\u003e1.11 Our Miss Brooks\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lonnie Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59230273405273,"sku":"V44635381","price":11.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/0151\/3561\/files\/4372366-3263049.jpg?v=1788058734"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-think-1","title":"Lonnie Smith: Think - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eThink\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eLonnie Smith\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eBlue Note Records\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e724356384323\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eSoul-Jazz \u0026amp; Boogaloo\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2005-08-02\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eAdditional Details: \u003c\/b\u003eREMASTERED, MANUFACTURED ON DEMAND\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         Organist Lonnie Smith is as explosive as he is soulful. After building a reputation with Lou Donaldson and George Benson, he made his Blue Note debut in 1968 with this groove-drenched date that features Lee Morgan and David 'Fathead' Newman. A trio of percussionists intensify the rhythm on Lonnie's two originals. Rudy Van Gelder re-mastered edition. Blue Note. 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Son of Ice Bag \u003cbr\u003e1.2 The Call of the Wild \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Think \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Three Blind Mice \u003cbr\u003e1.5 Slouchin'\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lonnie Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59230499963225,"sku":"V10916001","price":3.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/0151\/3561\/files\/746336.jpg?v=1788058829"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-afro-desia-compact-discs","title":"Lonnie Smith: AFRO-DESIA - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eAFRO-DESIA\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eLonnie Smith\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eMr Bongo\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e5024017000384\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2024-04-26\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         The 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Afrodesia \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Spirits Free \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Straight to the Point \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Favors \u003cbr\u003e1.5 The Awakening\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lonnie Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59230520574297,"sku":"V45648014","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/0151\/3561\/files\/4468976-3479467.jpg?v=1788058856"},{"product_id":"smith-lonnie-mama-wailer-cti-records-40th-anniversary-edition","title":"Lonnie Smith: Mama Wailer: Cti Records 40th Anniversary Edition - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eMama Wailer: Cti Records 40th Anniversary Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eLonnie Smith\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eSony Masterworks\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e886979470422\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2011-10-04\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         Issued by Kudu in '71, this crucial soul-jazz LP spent decades out of print. Backed by a rhythm section featuring Billy Cobham, Ron Carter and Airto, Lonnie's organ and clavinet and Grover Washington Jr..'s sax do battle on Mama Wailer; Hola Muneca; I Feel the Earth Move, and the amazing epic Stand !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Mama Wailer \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Hola Muneca \u003cbr\u003e1.3 I Feel the Earth Move \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Stand\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lonnie Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59230571233625,"sku":"V37842642","price":3.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/0151\/3561\/files\/4316528-3145257.jpg?v=1788058892"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-breathe","title":"Lonnie Smith: Breathe - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eBreathe\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eLonnie Smith\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eBlue Note Records\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e602435461762\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2021-03-26\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         2021 release. On this night the good doctor took the stage with an expanded line-up featuring Jonathan Kreisberg on guitar, Johnathan Blake on drums, John Ellis on tenor saxophone, Jason Marshall on baritone saxophone, Sean Jones on trumpet, and Robin Eubanks on trombone with special guest vocalist Alicia Olatuja on \"Pilgrimage.\" Two additional studio tracks open and close the album, presenting the unique collaboration between Doc \u0026amp; Iggy Pop including a sublime cover of Donovan's 1966 hit \"Sunshine Superman.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Why Can't We Live Together Featuring Iggy Pop (Timmy Thomas) \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Bright Eyes - Live (DR. Lonnie Smith) \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Too Damn Hot - Live (DR. Lonnie Smith) \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Track 9 - Live (DR. Lonnie Smith) \u003cbr\u003e1.5 World Weeps - Live (DR. Lonnie Smith) \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Pilgrimage - Live Featuring Alicia Olatuja (DR. 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Special guests incl. Robert Glasper \u0026amp; Joe Lovano. Smith first made a name for himself in the late 1960s as a sideman w\/ saxophonist Lou Donaldson on albums incl. Alligator Bogaloo \u0026amp; soon after as a leader w\/ his own soul-jazz classics incl. Think! \u0026amp; Turning Point. 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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. 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