Lonnie Liston Smith
Genres
r&b, funk & soulfunkjazz funkjazz & standardssoul jazzsmooth jazz
Influential: 54.27%
Fanbase: 25.86%
Trending: 68.47%
As of: 2025-09-07
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Score: DMDB 54.27% |
Fanbase 25.86% |
Trending 68.47% |
CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL
Biography
Lonnie Liston Smith, a multi-talented musician, made significant contributions to recordings by renowned artists before becoming a bandleader. His innovative electric albums with the Cosmic Echoes in the 1970s established him as a jazz-funk pioneer. Transitioning to a blend of funk, disco, and smooth jazz in the late '70s, his music evolved after a spiritual awakening, leading to a successful career recording for various labels until 1998. In 2023, he returned to recording under his own name, collaborating with Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge on the acclaimed album Lonnie Liston Smith JID017.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1940, Lonnie Liston Smith's early exposure to gospel music influenced his musical journey. Starting as a pianist in various bands, he gained recognition for his versatile skills and eventually ventured into composing and leading his own group. His eclectic fusion of jazz, R&B, and world music elements garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success throughout his extensive career, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering figure in the music industry.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1940, Lonnie Liston Smith's early exposure to gospel music influenced his musical journey. Starting as a pianist in various bands, he gained recognition for his versatile skills and eventually ventured into composing and leading his own group. His eclectic fusion of jazz, R&B, and world music elements garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success throughout his extensive career, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering figure in the music industry.
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