• 1. Afrodesia
      • 2. Spirits Free
      • 3. Straight To The Point
      • 4. Favors
      • 5. The Awakening

      Classic Jazz / Jazz-funk album from '75, reissued on Mr Bongo, originally on Sonny Lester's Groove Merchant.

      George Benson on guitar credited as 'Compliments Of A Friend', presumed to be because of contractual reasons.

      Other Releases by Lonnie Smith

      Lonnie SmithWhen The Night Is Right! (1980)Chiaroscuro Records
      Released in 1980, heavyweight fusion and funk on the tiny Chiascuro label (same label as James Mason's Rhythm of Life)
      • – Lean Meat
      • Original LP£30.00
        Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl, cutout top right
      • LP CHIRS2019£18.00
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      Lonnie SmithDrivesDecca / Blue Note
      Drivin' organ soul jazz on Blue Note, 1970, with sax work by Dave Hubbard and Ronnie Cuber
        • LP 6514860£27.99
          Part of Blue Note's 'Classic Vinyl' series.
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        Lonnie SmithThink!Blue Note
        Classic funky organ jazz on Blue Note. Similar to Jimmy Smith's "Rootdown"!
        • – Think
        • – Son Of Ice Bag

        Other Releases on Mr Bongo

        Ze IbarraAFIMMr Bongo
        'AFIM' is comprised of eight tracks, featuring Ze's own compositions as well as cover versions of tracks by contemporaries and friends, Sophia Chablau,...
        • – Infinito Em Nos
        • – Segredo
        • – Transe
        • – Retrato De Maria Lucia
        • – Da Menor Importancia
        • – Morena
        • – Essa Confusao
        • – Hexagrama 28
        Bobby Matos & The Combo ConquistadoresMy Latin SoulMr Bongo
        This much- loved Latin workout has been rocking dancefloors for years with its infectious, driving energy and pulsating rhythms. Released in 1968, the...
        • – Nadie Baila Como Yo
        • – En Casa De Alfredo
        • – Caliente Y Grasoso
        • – Te Adoro A Ti
        • – La Cosa De Ritchie
        • – Me Tienes Loco
        • – Tema De Alma Latina
        • – Mambo Maxims
        • – One Mint Julep
        • – Raices
        • – Trailo A Casa
        Gabriele PosoRitmo Italiano 'Unspoken Sounds Of Italian Tamburo'Mr Bongo
        Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated...
          With Love Volume 3 Compiled By MicheMr Bongo
          Keeping true to the series, but with some fresh surprises along the way, this carefully curated compilation is a celebration of soulful, independently...
            Alfredo De La FeAlfredoMr Bongo
            Based in New York and Colombia, Alfredo worked with some of the greats in Latin music including Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colon and Roberto Roena, alongside...
              Soyuz(If You Ask) / TenorioMr Bongo
              A brand new, dreamy, blissed-out pop production with a '70s AOR touch, by the ever on point Soyuz. Coming at a period between albums, the single features...
                Ananda ShankarAnanda Shankar And His MusicMr Bongo
                Iconic album by Indian maestro of the sitar, Ananda Shankar, aptly titled 'Ananda Shankar And His Music'.Released on His Master's Voice in 1976, the album...
                  FA-5FA-5Mr Bongo
                  FA-5's self-titled album from 1976 is a perfect example of the energy and vitality emanating from the country's musicians and marks the next release in...
                    Juan Pablo TorresAlgo NuevoMr Bongo
                    Released on Cuba's state-owned Areito imprint , Algo Nuevo showcases trombonist, bandleader, arranger and producer Juan Pablo Torres' unique scope of sound....
                    • – Pan Caliente
                    • – Son De Caramelo Para Ti
                    • – Guajira 2001
                    • – Cacao
                    • – Tatagua
                    • – Rumba De Cajon Op 1
                    • – Mangle
                    • – Elvira
                    • – Mayajigua
                    • – Asi Son Con El Son
                    Grupo IrakereGrupo IrakereMr Bongo
                    It comes courtesy of one of Cuba's most influential acts, Grupo Irakere. Founded in 1973 by Chucho Valdes (son of the Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo...
                      With Love Volume 2 Compiled By MicheMr Bongo
                      Deep, raw soul rarities compiled on Mr Bongo!
                        Módulo 1000Não Fale Com ParedesMr Bongo
                        Formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1969, Módulo 1000 honed their craft as the house band in clubs and resorts in São Paulo where they predominantly covered...
                        • – Turpe Est Sine Crine Caput
                        • – Não Fale Com Paredes
                        • – Espêlho
                        • – Lem - Ed - Êcalg
                        • – Ôlho Por Ôlho, Dente Por Dente
                        • – Metrô Mental
                        • – Teclados
                        • – Salve-Se Quem Puder
                        • – Animália
                        Akira Ishikawa & Count BuffaloesUganda (Dawn Of African Rock)Mr Bongo
                        For this offering, originally released in 1972 on Toshiba Records, Akira Ishikawa takes us on a deep tripped-out journey. 'Uganda (Dawn of Rock)' is a...
                        • – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
                        • – Na Tu Penda Sana
                        • – Vita
                        • – Pygmy
                        Arthur VerocaiArthur VerocaiMr Bongo
                        Melancholic, psych folk-Brazilian classic!!! Lush beautiful arrangements, sample-laden gem! In 1972 a repressive Brazilian military dictatorship frowned...
                        • – Caboclo
                        • – Pelas Sombras
                        • – Sylvia
                        • – Dedicada A Ela
                        • New LP MRBLP133NB£21.99
                          Half-speed mastered and cut at Abbey Road Studios
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                        Main SourceBreaking AtomsMR BONGO
                        An all-time Hip Hop classic, critically acclaimed, and one of the best albums of the genre.A production masterclass from Large Professor, and the debut...
                          Sven WunderMagnolia / LotusMr Bongo
                          Wild, psychedelic, middle eastern-style, cinematic funk vibes from the hotly-tipped Sven Wunder! Very limited 45 release from Mr Bongo - check the breaks!
                          • – Magnolia
                          • – Lotus
                          Dee Dee BridgewaterAfro BlueMr Bongo
                          It's the bomb - don't miss this chance to only one of the finest and rarest Japanese-only-released albums ever! Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1974 album ‘Afro...
                          • – Afro Blue
                          • – Love Vibrations
                          • – Blues Medley (Everyday I Have The Blues / Stormy Monday Blues)
                          • – Little B's Poem
                          • – Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
                          • – Love From The Sun
                          • – People Make The World Go Round
                          Matthew Tavares and Leland WhittyVisionsMr Bongo
                          'Visions' is a new collaborative album from BADBADNOTGOOD co-founders, Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty. Conceptually the album is a canvas for a combination...
                          • – Through The Looking Glass
                          • – Woah
                          • – Blue
                          • – Symbols Of Transformation
                          • – Visions Of You
                          • – Eyes
                          • – Awakenings
                          • – Heat Of The Moon
                          • – Black Magic
                          • – Symbols Of Transformation II
                          • – Living Water Assembly
                          Jungle BrownFull CircleMr Bongo
                          The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, ‘Full Circle’, drops via Mr Bongo and features collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix (High Focus)...
                          • – Keep It Movin'
                          • – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
                          • – Ikoja feat. Elde
                          • – Huami feat. Terri Walker
                          • – Sometimes feat. Ruby
                          • – Wayside
                          • – Time Ticks
                          • – U&I
                          • – We On feat. Sampa The Great
                          • – Custom Made feat. Ayo The Yung Afrika Pyoneer
                          Prince Fatty & Winston FrancisGo Find Yourself A FoolMr Bongo
                          Killer vocal cut from Winston Francis and Prince Fatty originally released in 2012 with version on the flip.
                          • – Go Find Yourself A Fool (Vocal)
                          • – Go Find Yourself A Fool (Dub)
                          Prince Fatty, Winston Francis & AlcaponeAli BabaMr Bongo
                          Prince Fatty doing a sterling job of the John Holt reggae classic featuring Alcapone & Winston Francis.
                          • Ali Baba – Vocal
                          • Ali Baba – Toast
                          Prince Fatty, Winston Francis & AlcaponeI Can't SeeMr Bongo
                          Rewind selector!! Prince Fatty jump starting the party
                          • – I Can't See
                          • – Ba Ba Ri Ba Skank
                          Prince Fatty & HorsemanKung Fu Battle Ina BrixtonMr Bongo
                          Clashing down Acre Lane Ina old school style and doing a great job of it, check wicked dub.
                          • – Kung Fu Battle Ina Brixton
                          • – Dub
                          Herman Kelly And LifePercussion Explosion!Mr Bongo
                          Percussion Explosion! was the brainchild of drummer, percussionist, producer and arranger, Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami,...
                          • – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
                          • – Time After Time
                          • – A Refreshing Love
                          • – Who's The Funky DJ?
                          • – Share Your Love
                          • – Do The Handbone

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