Name: Live!
Brand: Lonnie Liston Smith

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HIQLP100

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-23

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029667018418

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Black LP

Artist

Lonnie Liston Smith

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Jazz

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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, 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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A reissue of Lonnie Liston Smith’s only live album, recorded in 1977 at Smucker’s Cabaret in Brooklyn and produced by Bob Thiele 

It features Lonnie alongside his brother Donald in the wake of the success of Expansions, with a line- up completed by Dave Hubbard, Al Anderson, Ronald Dean Miller, Hollywood Barker and Michael Carvin. The album shows an intense sense of musicianship which mixes up a few tracks from previous records, including a cooking version of ‘Expansions’ and a beautiful take on both Phases of ‘Visions Of A New World’, as well as three numbers exclusive to this recording.

Released with the full cooperation of both Lonnie and Flying Dutchman, this is the album’s first reissue in over a decade and the booklet includes an in-depth interview with Lonnie. 

Live!

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Discover Live! by Lonnie Liston Smith. Reissued album recorded in 1977 at Smucker's Cabaret. Available in CD and LP formats. BGP label.