Afro-desia

by Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lonnie Smith Trio

Overview

Afrodesia expands upon the soul-jazz sensibility of organist Lonnie Smith's classic Blue Note efforts, abandoning their hairpin-tight, diamond-sharp grooves in favor of more meditative, free-flowing epics that draw on elements of Latin jazz, pop, and even disco. Featuring a supporting cast including then-unknown saxophonist Joe Lovano, electric bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Jamey Huddad, Afrodesia features some of Smith's strongest, most nuanced work; the imaginative arrangements create panoramic stretches of space for all of the players to explore, and they push the 15-minute "Spirits Free" into compelling new spheres of funk consciousness. ~ Jason Ankeny

Product Details

Release Date:	04/26/2024
Label:	Mr. Bongo
UPC:	7119691294124
Rank:	30705

Tracks

1. Afrodesia
2. Spirits Free
3. Straight to the Point
4. Favors
5. The Awakening

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lonnie Smith Trio   Primary Artist
Dr. Lonnie Smith   Primary Artist
Jamey Haddad   Percussion,Drums
Greg Hopkins   Trumpet
Ben Riley   Drums
Joe Lovano   Sax (Soprano),Sax (Tenor)
Ralphe Armstrong   Bass (Electric)
Ron Carter   Bass (Electric)

Technical Credits

Dr. Lonnie Smith   Composer
Steve Friedman   Mixing Engineer,Engineer
Bob Grosse   Cover Art