The legendary Lonnie Liston Smith returns to London to celebrate 40 years of Expansions

International Jazz sensation, ardent trail-blazer and the maestro of fusion - Lonnie Liston Smith - returns to London on November 20th to celebrate four decades of his influential album ‘Expansions’ - and his illustrious career. The iconic Jazz pianist will be performing with a full band to deliver a retrospective selection of his legendary oeuvre at the Brooklyn Bowl, Greenwich, London, for the joyous and historical occasion: the 40th Anniversary of Expansions - a masterpiece that blended Jazz, Soul, and Funk in a way that has made Lonnie the cultural influencer he is. Commenting on his forthcoming performance, Lonnie said: “London has always inspired me and it seems very fitting to be returning to the city to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Expansions. I first performed in London back in the seventies and witnessed people from as young as 10 years old dancing to ‘Expansion’. I have always carried that beautiful experience in my heart." He continued: “I feel honoured, proud and extremely fortunate to share this milestone with the fans of the album and my music”. This auspicious occasion is brought to you by MusicConnex Live and Mi-Soul Radio. Hosted by Gilles Peterson, the evening will be rounded off by a club night with DJs from Mi-Soul Radio: Greg Edwards, Gordon Mac & JM and from Jazz FM: Jeff Young and Chris Philips. Proof to that fact that Lonnie Liston Smith’s work stood the test of time and will continue to serve its purpose of uplifting and educating is the significant number of producers and artists who’ve sampled and used it throughout the years, using it as a foundation for their own creative processes. For years, Lonnie’s music has served as a platform for well established artists and rising stars alike to make their own contribution to the music scene.

Join us in celebrating the legendary fusioneer and musical genius that is Lonnie Liston Smith and his legacy on the 20th of November, at Brooklyn Bowl London (The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX).

A limited number of advance tickets (£25) is available to purchase here from MusicConnex.co.uk, MusicConnex on Eventbrite or Mi-Soul.com 

 

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