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2012 collection from the Jazz/Funk/Soul musician. By the time Smith made his first album as a leader he had extensive experience as a sideman. He had worked with Max Roach, Art Blakey and Roland Kirk. Then he joined up with Pharaoh Sanders, playing on his hit album Karma . He worked with Gato Barbieri and played on Miles Davis album On The Corner . His success with Miles led to a deal with Flying Dutchman where he released five albums, the best tracks of which are featured here. Lonnie mixed his talent for accessible jazz with a philosophy of peace and understanding and his music was tagged Cosmic Jazz. The booklet includes an exclusive interview with Lonnie, who discussed his career and his influences recently.

Tracklist:
1. Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions (6:05)
2. Lonnie Liston Smith - A Chance For Peace (5:20)
3. Lonnie Liston Smith - Beautiful Woman (6:51)
4. Lonnie Liston Smith - Shadows (6:20)
5. Lonnie Liston Smith - Sunbeams (3:53)
6. Lonnie Liston Smith - Golden Dreams (4:47)
7. Lonnie Liston Smith - Astral Traveling (5:28)
8. Lonnie Liston Smith - Devika (Goddess) (5:14)
9. Lonnie Liston Smith - Meditations (4:20)
10. Lonnie Liston Smith - Vision Of A New World (Phase I) (2:09)
11. Lonnie Liston Smith - Vision Of A New World (Phase II) (3:41)
12. Lonnie Liston Smith - Cosmic Funk (5:35)
13. Lonnie Liston Smith - Get Down Everybody (It's Time For World Peace) (4:22)
14. Lonnie Liston Smith - Desert Nights (6:42)
15. Lonnie Liston Smith - In Search Of Truth (7:09)