consciousness of
humanity’ explained Lonnie in an interview in 2009.
This attitude may not have endeared Lonnie to the hardcore free jazz fans who had appreciated his earlier work, but this new relaxed fusion style proved extremely popular with a cross-over audience not normally associated with jazz, and the following albums, “Expansions” (Flying Dutchman, 1974), “Visions of a New World” (Flying Dutchman, 1975) and “Reflections of a Golden Dream” (RCA, 1976) have since become semi-legendary mainstays of the jazz-funk and chill jazz genres with DJ’s and audiences worldwide, especially in Europe and Japan. “Renaissance” (RCA, 1977) continued this crossover fame, and the following year Lonnie expanded upon his success with a new contract with Columbia Records and two further acclaimed crossover albums in “Loveland” (Columbia, 1978) and “Exotic Mysteries” (Columbia, 1978), the latter containing the single “Space Princess” which became a disco/r&b hit still
popular in clubs today in both 7” and remixed 12” versions. “Space Princess” was written by and featured the thundering bass lines of 16-year old Marcus Miller, who was discovered by Lonnie and also wrote the track “Night Flower” on “Exotic Mysteries”. A further track from the same album, “Quiet Moments” was to become a mainstay of the smooth jazz genre over the next decade.
His tracks have been sampled by the like of Stetsasonic, on Talking all that Jazz
(Expansions). Mary J Blige on Take Me As I Am (A Garden of Peace) and the same track for Jay Z on Dead Presidents 2.
I saw Lonnie a few years back as part of The New York Jazz Explosion, along with Roy Ayers, Jean Carne and Tom Browne, and he was absolutely superb.
Make sure you get your tickets early, Prices range from £21 to £41.50
Concerts this month 1st Santana 02 Arena
1st Raheem Davaughn Jazz Café
2nd KRS One Forum
3rd UK Soul Jam Feat. Omar Jazz Café
7th,8th & 9th Manu Dibango Ronnie Scott’s
9th Kenny Burke Jazz Cafe
11th & 12th Carmen Lundy Ronnie Scott’s
13th Noel McKoy & The A Team Jazz Café
19th Aloe Blacc Jazz Café
19th & 20th Ernie Watts Ron- nie
Scott’s
21st En Vogue Indigo O2 20th Maceo Parker KoKo 24th Dru Hill Indigo O2
Recommended Album Dorian Wright Mind Full O Music
“Mind Full Of Music” is an
album for people who love powerful vocalist. It’s roots are based in classic R&B. Singer Dorian Wright is a very polished and dynamic lyricist and vocalist who has been singing in the music business for years. This entire album was recorded off the grid in his
studio in Hawaii that is run off solar and wind power only. At the age of 19 Dorian had his first publishing deal with Jive UK and later a major deal with BMG UK. He toured for many years as a background singer for Teena Marie, Gary Wright, and many more. Mind Full Of Music has been featured on film and tv worldwide and is still being added to shows. Every song on this record will take you on a journey.
Recommended Gig for 4 1 Oc t obe r 2 0 1 0 K i x Ma g
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