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Lonnie Smith
Afro-Desia
Album US 1975 on Groove Merchant label
Jazz (Fusion, Jazz-Funk)
℗ 1975 Groove Merchant International, Inc. Distributed by PIP Records—A Division of Pickwick International, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. ——— “Compliments Of A Friend” reportedly refers to George Benson, who presumably could not be credited for contractual reasons. Tracks also known as “High On You” (A1), “Apex” (B1), “Impressions” or “Flavors” (B2), “Good Morning” (B3). ——— Track A1 of this first pressing differs from the repress. The mixdown is completely different and doesn't have any vocals. ——— Catalogue# on cover: GM-3306 Catalogue# on labels: GM 3308
Musicians
 | Lonnie Smith org, *1942 US keyboards, uncredited, written by, album by |
 | Ben Riley dr, *1933 US drums, performer |
 | Jamey Haddad perc, dr, *1952 US drums, percussion, performer |
 | Ralphe Armstrong voc, eb, b, *1956 US electric bass, performer |
 | Ron Carter b, *1937 US electric bass, performer |
 | Compliments Of A Friend , guitar, performer |
 | Joe Lovano ts, *1952 US tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, performer |
 | Greg Hopkins tr, fh, trumpet, performer |
 | John Coltrane ts, 1926-1967 US written by, uncredited |
Producers
| Bob Grossé artwork, cover |
| Daniel Cooper-Bey design |
| Steve Friedman engineer, recording, mix |
| Al Brown mastered by |
| Sonny Lester producer |
Composers
| Lonnie Smith |
| John Coltrane |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afrodesia | Lonnie Smith | 9:18 | |
| 2 | Spirits Free | Lonnie Smith | 15:00 | |
| 3 | Straight To The Point | Lonnie Smith | 6:54 | |
| 4 | Favors | Lonnie Smith | John Coltrane | 10:00 |
| 5 | The Awakening | Lonnie Smith | 8:00 |
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