Name: Astral Traveling
Brand: Lonnie Liston Smith

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RLGM17601PMI

Colour

Yellow

Colour details

Yellow Sunray

Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

848064017608

Total Cap

Yellow LP

HIQLP133

Black

Extended format: No

2024-07-26

029667022514

9998

Black LP

Artist

Lonnie Liston Smith

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Lonnie Liston Smith, born on December 28th, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, is a renowned artist known for his ability to blend atmospheric fusion, soul and funk. Introduced to music at an early age by his father, Lonnie learned various instruments including piano, tuba, trumpet and voice during his high school and college years. After graduating from Baltimore's Morgan State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in music education, he immersed himself in the world of jazz by working with legends such as Art Blakey and Miles Davis. In 1973, Lonnie formed his own group called *Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes*. His unique style defies genres and has been a strong influence on acid jazz. Today, he continues to write music and tour.

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Based in the UK, BGP is a soul, funk and jazz dance reissue label. The name BGP is derived from Beat Goes Public. Originally headed by DJs Baz Fe Jazz and Gilles Peterson, the label saw a change in leadership in the early 1990s when Russ Dewbury took over. Currently, Dean Rudland serves as the label head.

BGP has gained recognition for its reissues of classic soul, funk and jazz dance music. With a focus on preserving and reintroducing timeless tracks to modern audiences, BGP has become an authoritative voice in the genre.

With its impressive catalog of releases, BGP offers music enthusiasts a chance to explore and appreciate the rich history of soul, funk and jazz dance. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to these genres, BGP provides an extensive collection that will satisfy your musical cravings.

Lonnie Liston Smith made his name as a sideman. He had played piano for Pharoah Sanders, Gato Barbieri and then Miles Davis. His elevation to Miles band led to him becoming very in-demand and he was offered the opportunity to record an LP for Flying Dutchman as leader. Astral Traveling was the result, the first showing of Lonnie's cosmic jazz philosophy, which mixed spiritual jazz with a touch of funk. Over a dense backing rhythm he and saxophonist George Barron improvise beautifully. The LP marks the start of Lonnie's successful career as a leader in some style.

Astral Traveling

Music GB

Discover Astral Traveling by Lonnie Liston Smith on Real Gone Music. Available in LP and CD formats. A cosmic jazz masterpiece blending spiritual jazz with funk.