Afro-desia

by Lonnie Smith Trio, Dr. Lonnie Smith

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:	04/18/2025
Label:	Unidisc Records
UPC:	0057362330818

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

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