{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-afro-desia-afro-desia-new-cd","title":"Lonnie Smith Afro-Desia Afro Desia New CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eLonnie Smith Afro-Desia Afro Desia New CD\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e***** This is a preorder for a new release CD that is not yet released. The release date for this item is 12-04-24. This item will be shipped from our Melbourne Warehouse within 5 days of the release date *****\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note image may vary\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second in our Mr Bongo series opening the vault on classic recordings from the fabled Groove Merchant Records catalogue. This time the spotlight turns to the Hammond B3 organ maestro Lonnie Smith, as we proudly present a reissue of his cosmic jazz-funk journey, 'Afro-Desia'.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1975, this much-loved album was produced by Groove Merchant label owner Sonny Lester and features the mysterious 'Compliments Of A Friend' on guitar. Considering Smith was part of George Benson's quartet in the '60s, that not so discreet veil appears to have been lifted on who this 'friend' might be. However, presumably due to contractual reasons, Benson had to remain covert for this recording. The lineup doesn't stop there though, with the likes of legendary bassist Ron Carter and Grammy award winning saxophonist Joe Lavano joining the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Afrodesia 2 Spirits Free 3 Straight to the Point 4 Favors 5 The Awakening\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kish Kash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42830671085750,"sku":"CD96160","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1344\/6597\/files\/lonnie-smith-afro-desia-afro-desia-new-cd.jpg?v=1711344910","url":"https:\/\/kishkash.com.au\/products\/lonnie-smith-afro-desia-afro-desia-new-cd","provider":"Kishkash Entertainment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}