Lonnie Smith - Keep On Lovin
Review by Nick Brannen
Lonnie Smith's latest album "Keep On Lovin" is a soulful and groovy masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of the legendary jazz organist. The album features nine tracks that showcase Smith's virtuosic skills on the Hammond B-3 organ, as well as his talent for composing catchy and memorable tunes.
From the opening track "World Weeps" to the closing number "Epistrophy," Smith delivers a powerful and soulful performance that is sure to delight jazz fans of all ages. The album is filled with memorable melodies, infectious rhythms, and soulful grooves that are impossible to resist.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Too Damn Hot," a funky and upbeat tune that features Smith's signature organ sound and some killer guitar work. Another highlight is "People Make the World Go Round," a cover of the classic Stylistics song that Smith infuses with his own unique style and energy.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Lean Meat | 6:20 | |
| Sizzle Stick | 6:0 | |
| Keep On Lovin' (Stereo) | 3:24 | |
| Filet-O-Sole (Beginning) | ||
| Filet-O-Soul | 5:48 | |
| Lean Meat (Conclusion) | ||
| What I Want | 6:1 | |
| Filet-O-Sole | 5:44 | |
| No Tears Tomorrow | 5:11 | |
| Keep On Lovin' | 6:00 | |
| Lean Meat (Beginning) | ||
| Filet-O-Sole (Conclusion) | ||
| Keep On Lovin' | 6:6 | |
| Keep On Lovin' (Mono) | 3:24 |
Video
Lonnie Liston Smith - Keep On Lovin' 1976
lonnie smith lean meat
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 8GM 3312
- GM 3312
- CDSOL-45933
- GM-1037
- 308.7007
- GMDJ-1037
- GM-3312
- GM 3312, GM-3312
- GMD 3312
- LRC 9312
Labels
- Groove Merchant
- Solid Records , Groove Merchant
- Young
- Lester Radio Corporation
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- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
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- lytte på nettet
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Formats
- 8-Track Cartridge
- Album
- Stereo
- Vinyl
- LP
- Promo
- Gate fold
- CD
- Limited Edition
- Reissue
- Remastered
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Mono
- Gatefold
- Styrene
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Sonny Lester Music Publishing Co. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Groove Merchant International, Inc. |
| Recorded At | Mediasound |
| Distributed By | Quality Records Limited |
| Licensed From | LRC Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Groove Merchant |
| Manufactured By | Ultra-Vybe, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | George Young |
| Flute | George Young |
| Baritone Saxophone | Lew Del Gatto |
| Bass | Bob Babbitt, Will Lee (tracks: A3) |
| Bass Trombone | David Taylor |
| Conductor | Brad Baker |
| Copyist | Oscar Jaimes |
| Design | Ron Levine |
| Drums | Rick Morotta |
| Engineer | Tony Bongiovi |
| French Horn | Fred Griffen |
| Guitar | Jerry Friedman, Lance Quinn |
| Mastered By | J.G. |
| Percussion | Jimmy Maelen |
| Photography | Chuck Stewart |
| Producer | Sonny Lester |
| Strings | Fredrick Buldrini, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohan, Jesse Levy, Joe Randazzo, Julian Barker, Norman Carr, Richard Locker, Richard Maximoff, Richard Sortomme, Tony Posk |
| Tenor Saxophone | Joseph Lovano |
| Soloist | Joseph Lovano |
| Trombone | Barry Rogers |
| Trumpet | Alan Rubin, Randy Brecker |
| Vocals | Lonnie Smith |
| Electric Piano | Lonnie Smith |
| Keyboards | Lonnie Smith |
| Liner Notes | 田中英俊 |
| Arranged By | Brad Baker (tracks: A2 to B3) |
| Composed By | Bob Babbitt (tracks: B2), Jerry Friedman (tracks: A1), Lance Quinn (tracks: A2, A3) |
| Engineer [Mix | Tony Bongiovi |
| Recording] | Tony Bongiovi |
| Photography By | Chuck Stewart |
| Written-By | Friedman (tracks: A,B) |
Notes
- Produced by Sonny Lester.
- Distributed by PIP Records/A division of Pickwick International, Inc.
- Digitally Remastered
- Recorded in 1976
- ℗&© 2018 LRC. LTD. d/b/a/ Groove Merchant
- Manufactured and Distributed by Ultra-Vybe, Inc., Japan
- The copyright in this sound recording is owned by LRC. LTD. d/b/a Groove Merchant.
- Licensed courtesy of LRC LTD. d/b/a Groove Merchant.
- JASRAC STEREO
- Publisher: Sonny Lester Publ. Co./Chappell Music Co. (ASCAP)
- 1976 Groove Merchant International Inc.
- Timeless Recordings - Digitally Remastered
- Recorded at Media Sound August 1976.
- All compositions published by Sonny Lester Music Publishing Co./Chappell Music Co. (ASCAP)
- Distributed by PIP Records. A division of Pickwick International, Inc.
- This album is also availabe on stereo 8 track tapes.
- Randy Brecker appears courtesy of Arista Records.
- Gatefold
- Recorded at Media Sound August 1976
- This Album is also available on Stereo 8 Track Tapes.
- Randy Brecker appears courtesy of Arista Records
- ℗ 1976 Groove Merchant International, Inc.
- All compositions published by: Sonny Lester Music Publishing Co. / Chappell Music Co. - ASCAP
- Distributed by T.K. Productions, Inc.
- Ⓟ 1977 T.K. Productions, Inc.
- This record previously released on Groove Merchant Records GM 3312
- Label Variation
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Etched in runout, Side 1): GM-3312A TLC
- Matrix / Runout (Etched in runout, Side 2): GM 3312B TLC
- Barcode (Printed on obi): 4 526180 466628
- Barcode (Scanned): 4526180466628
- Barcode (RRP): ¥1,389
- Barcode: JASRAC
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): GM-1037-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): GM-1037-B
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): GM-1037-DJ
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): GM 3312 A J.G.
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): GM 3312 B J.G.
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Etched in runout, Side 1): GM 3312 A J.G.
- Matrix / Runout (Etched in runout, Side 2): GM 3312 B JG
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): R-1225 GM 1037A J.G.
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): R-1226 GM 1037B J.G.
- Matrix / Runout (A-side runout groove inscription): LRC GM -9312-A STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (B-side runout groove inscription): LRC GM -9312-B STERLING
About Lonnie Smith
American jazz keyboardist, specialising in the Hammond B3 organ. Not to be confused with
Born 3 July 1942 in Lackawanna, New York, USA; died 28 September 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Smith (later self-styled as Dr. Lonnie Smith) is known for his prowess on the Hammond B3 organ. He tours extensively and has played alongside many of the worlds jazz and R&B greats including , , , , , , , , , , , , , and and others.
Real Name
- Lonnie O. Smith
Name Vars
- Doctor Lonnie Smith
- Dr L. Smith
- Dr Lonnie Smith
- Dr. Lonnie Smith
- Dr.Lonnie Smith
- L. Smith
- L.O. Smith
- L.Smith
- Lonnie O. Smith
- Smith
Aliases
- Bst
Summary by Nick Brannen
Comments
Lonnie Smith (p), Joe Lovano (t sax), Jerry Friedman/Lance Quinn (g), Will Lee (b), Rick Morotta (d), Jimmy Maelen (perc) and brass in 1976.
these songs will put you into a groove
Yeahh buddy this is the joint... more bounch to my ounch for sure!!!! Thanks for the post jazzyman63!!!!! keep on keepin on!!!!
thanks, jazzy
This is a good album. I used to play 'Sizzle stick' and 'No tears tomorrow' on a pirate radio station a long while ago.
LISTON???????? IGNURANT!!!!
this is nice i still love lonnie.going on drive.thanks jazzy
Definitely fused funk!
Love it - Thanks for sharing
There is a LOT "borrowed" from Grover Washington Jr., including a note for note lift from "Mister Magic" on "Swizzle Stick". "Lean Meat" in parts sounds similar to Maynard Ferguson's ""Primal Scream". "What I Want" is mid-70's vintage cheese at its sharpest. The entire album
has a Bruno Mars vibe. Pretty much everything has been done before but it is reworked into an enjoyable listening experience.
has a Bruno Mars vibe. Pretty much everything has been done before but it is reworked into an enjoyable listening experience.
That's Dr. Lonnie Smith, not Lonnie Liston Smith!
