Lonnie Liston Smith Interview by Monk Rowe - 1/9/2021 - Zoom

Keyboardist and composer Lonnie Liston Smith speaks about his path from sideman to composer and then to band leader. His notable collaborators included Pharoah Sanders, Miles Davis, Gato Barbieri, and Leon Thomas.
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[@Ljacksmith]

Genius. His music took me through college. I was blessed to meet him briefly after his show at Blues Alley in DC and tell him so. He was so gracious. I was thrilled to see him receive a well deserved honorary doctorate from his alma mater Morgan State University in 2021.

[@keithbell9117]

As an abused child, mostly alone and afraid, Lonnies music totally encouraged me. I'll never forget that about him.

[@DEPARTUERS19]

STAY STRONG

[@spaainfo927]

The best that ever did it. The music touches more then most composers and is created from a different dimension

[@bobbachelor5930]

I'm familiar with the "Fender Rhodes" company's segmented docu- series Lonnie is referring to. And i agree with Lonnie's sentiment, it was criminal that Lonnie wasn't included in the series.

[@Michael-xz1nk]

I was a huge LLS fan in the mid 70's starting with Expansions and still am. He's doing wonderfully at 80! Keep going Lonnie! I also grew up in Utica and its great to see that Hamilton College has this wonderful jazz archive program.

[@filliusjazzarchive]

Thank you for your supportive comment Michael. Monk

[@am3589]

Yessss!!! Expansions!🖤

[@am3589]

Such a great interview. Lonnie Liston Smith is one of the all-time greats with truly soulful and inspirational music that'll always be relevant to avid music enthusiasts. Much love for all the great music over the years. 🖤🖤

[@cornelljackson2033]

A legend

[@drewthelionn]

God bless Lonnie Liston Smith

[@LaSharown]

Great Interview keep up the good work

[@dollardv]

Paying homage to a living legend.

[@reddustdiecastmodelrail1499]

Great video ! Good interview and "live" music ! Great keyboardist and composer !!! Thanks very much Monk !

[@williamdan7269]

"Expand Your Mind" is my favorite for a long drive on an open winding road. Lonnie was my neighbor in Bayside Queens N.Y. back in the 80's. Great Guy and Extraordinary talent!! I am so happy to see this interview. He looks fantastic and still has his gift that he is always happy to share with all of us!

[@AndreasSchmidtHappens]

always a joy to hear from the masters of jazz ....... and always great how monk get´s into wonderful communication into the soul and heart and thoughts of his interview partners ........ waiting for the next jazz giant ...... i guess Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College never did interviews with BILLY HIGGINS or SAM JONES or CLIFFORD JORDAN or CEDAR WALTON or PAUL BLEY or PAUL MOTIAN ..... !? ....... all the best from berlin, germany. andreas, jazzpianist

[@reesdavid7284]

Really enjoyed this , LLS and J.Dalto both recorded with GB.Great musicians hope Lonnies in good health excellent interveiwer 0

[@keithbell9117]

Happy birthday LLS

[@Hinojosajazz]

Bravo🙏

[@joshkellner1860]

cosmic blues!

[@dblawrence1238]

LLS is a Global Musical Treasure. B.