Not to be confused with jazz organist/pianist Lonnie Smith , Lonnie Liston Smith was born 28th December, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. He was introduced to music at an early age by his father Lonnie Smith, and learned piano, tuba, trumpet and voice in high school and college. After graduating from Baltimore's Morgan State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in music education, he soon launched himself into performance, working with the house band at the Royal Theater, Baltimore. He moved to New York and nurtured his talent with jazz greats like Art Blakey and Miles Davis, moving from acoustic jazz to fusion, before forming his own group [a=Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes] in 1973. He is renowned for defying genres, blending atmospheric fusion, soul and funk and is often quoted as a strong influence on acid jazz. He is still writing and touring.
If you like Lonnie Liston Smith, check out these artists:
2009
2002
2002
2002
1998
1993
1991
1991
1990
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
Lonnie Liston Smith
February 23, 2020
Lodge Room
Los Angeles, California, United StatesMay 28, 2016
Broadcasting House
London, England, United KingdomBBC Radio London in Session for Robert Elms show
1. Expansions
November 16, 2012
Hideaway
London, England, United KingdomOctober 3, 2010
Vooruit
Ghent, East Flanders, BelgiumSeptember 2, 2006
Washington Park
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 7, 2002
Reigen Live
Vienna, Vienna, AustriaSeptember 1, 2001
Ronnie Scott's
Birmingham, England, United KingdomAugust 27, 1997
Smuckers
New York, New York, United StatesJuly 24, 1995
The Basement
Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaNovember 1, 1990
The Strand
Redondo Beach, California, United StatesNovember 5, 1988
Paramount Theatre
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States3rd on the bill with Stanley Jordan, Roy Ayers & Larry Coryell
View on Setlist.fm →June 21, 1987
Starr Palace
Youngstown, Ohio, United StatesAugust 9, 1986
Caravan of Dreams
Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesAugust 8, 1986
Caravan of Dreams
Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesAugust 7, 1986
Caravan of Dreams
Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesJune 1, 1986
Saenger Performing Arts Theater
New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesAugust 9, 1985
Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds
Columbus, Ohio, United StatesJune 26, 1984
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesJune 26, 1984
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesJune 25, 1984
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesLonnie Liston Smith has released 37+ albums. Some of their notable releases include A Song For The Children + Exotic Mysteries, A Song For The Children + Exotic Mysteries, Explorations. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Lonnie Liston Smith's most popular tracks include Expansions, Summer Nights, A Chance for Peace, Inner Beauty, Bridge Through Time. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Not to be confused with jazz organist/pianist Lonnie Smith , Lonnie Liston Smith was born 28th December, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. He was introduced to music at an early age by his father Lon... Read the full biography on this page.
You can find Lonnie Liston Smith vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.
View All Similar Artists
Follow Lonnie Liston Smith
