Lonnie Smith - Drives (Vinyl LP, Blue Note, 1994) - EX / EX new wave and gritty texture

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accessible record that reflects his crossover period without losing regional character

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Lonnie Smith - Drives (Vinyl LP, Blue Note, 1994) - EX / EX new wave and gritty textureDrives is the 1970 soul jazz session by Dr. Lonnie Smith, issued here as a 1994 Blue Note pressing. The record centres on Smiths Hammond organ work, combining deep grooves with tight rhythm section interplay. Its arrangements balance funk inflected momentum with open improvisational passages. Excellent condition, cover and vinyl LP.