Lonnie Liston Smith,Tom Browne, and Roy Ayers - Expansions

[@philiprudkin7805]

Great to hear Lonnie Liston smith junior. His music is so relaxing. His farther would be so proud of him for carrying on the tradition of the Expansion. Phil Rudkin.❤😂

[@sthldn2843]

LLS Jnr? His dad is still with us, 84+ years of age ongoing ... keep up old son.

[@jeshun7071]

This classic track was recorded 47 years ago on this day in 1974, Soul fusion at its finest, a cosmic experience when you listen to the genius of Lonnie Liston Smith, especially his early material on the Flying Dutchman label, space age Jazz Funk/Fusion of the highest order, this track Lonnie's finest moment, in terms of crossover sales

[@torrencemonroe1233]

😊👍👏👏👏

[@Pulsonar]

Isn’t this a dream to die for? The superstars of that genre and era all out there on stage together, making the sweetest music 🙏🏽

[@VintageJunker]

So True, Wow!! Totally Amazing

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

Absolutely!!!❤❤❤

[@mauricebrown867]

We need this music now more than ever jazz is one of the greatest sounds of all time. M

[@benjaminkreitzer6853]

Wouldn’t call this jazz but lonnie is a great jazz guy, and you are right, we could use more of this!

[@nasiirthainfamous]

Took the words out my mouth we needed this frfr 🤌🏾🔥It's just da vibes tho🔥🔥🔥🦾🦍

[@thundorkat]

cosmic funk jazz fusion. lonnie's earlier works were definitel jazz-centric

[@RnBMistress]

I Love It!!! Guy Getting Down On The Sax - Give The Drummer Some!! The Bass Is Kicking!! Thanks Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith Tom Browne For This Jamming Performance!

[@dyrldouglas2087]

16 years ago and it's STILL fresh!

[@byronprice225]

This music back in the 70's when I was a teenager helped me expand my mind socially, spiritually , consciously & academically.

[@daedae5442]

Masters of music talent

[@thequietrevolution3404]

Man, I truly miss jazz/funk/soul concerts. And an outdoor affair?! It can't get any better than that!!

[@torrencemonroe1233]

👍👏👏👏

[@MISSION315]

OMG who put these guys together all my hero,s on one stage brilliant got the chills cheers !!

[@carlscott7533]

Omg, tears in my heart and on my cheeks, effing heaven this touches me. Use to speedskate to this in London in the 80s never forgotten three Kings on stage.

[@jgoldes2000]

I love the Ronnie Laws quote by the saxophone player. I would kill to have been at this concert. Amazing.

[@ourlegacylectures8937]

That Ronnie Law things was nice wasn’t it?

[@CarolBt1]

And still playing in London Town for old funksters and new!

[@restlessmind5770]

Wow! All my cats on one stage. God is good to preserve all this genius. Thank You

[@ezsteev63]

I was there, it was awesome

[@harrietjohnson1930]

I wish. What city was it in?

[@ezsteev63]

@@harrietjohnson1930 Asbury Park n.j

[@sheevamatimbas4300]

I’m on Astral plain right now

[@pj2614]

Woowwwwww…….this knocked my socks and shoes off. This song came out when I was in college. Brings back memories.

[@virtueeg]

To You legends Tom Browne, Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith and other jazz I admire you all for keeping jazz alive, teaching the young generation getting educated, learning their craft being mindful had it not been for the jazz legends who paved the way for us generation we wouldn't be where we now. Some of the young ppl who are rap artists to stop and pause give respect, honor and acknowledge them. I will always I'm not gonna let those organizations, the ones who control the music industry i don't judge them but I handpick music that soothes the hearts, lifts my spirit and touch my soul as well. As a keyboardist u are my mentors and influences living or deceased. Thank you Roy Ayers, Gill Scott Heron, Norman Connors, Lonnie Liston Smith, Grover Washington jr. God bless you continually much love and respect to u always wherever you are I hope you receive this

[@billblasst4552]

Love this old school Jammmmmmm

[@themixscientist]

Wow this is the almost impossible combination of my favorite musicians! This is truly an EXPANSION!!!!YEAH!!!!!

[@JONNYHOTROD]

Dont get any better than this....ayres, smith, brown !!!!!!!!

[@simonceccarelli1246]

Three giants, three heroes delivering a spectacular rendition of Lonnie's own Expansion. Just fantastic!!

[@lorijosiegel8586]

Legendary !!!!!Wow wow wow wish I was there!!!!

[@tenorman57]

Brother Ray Gaskins on vocals and sax too. great line up, great tune

[@13NJJACK]

Lonnie is on keyboards,his brother sang the original Expansions.

[@michaelgenedowns]

Yeah, Back in the day I had no idea brother Ray was doing all that solo cosmic /spiritual work on vocals. I thought it was Lonnie. Kind of like Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes-Teddy Pendergrass? Now. Now...I am not trying to start anything. Just saying.

[@graceandgratitude9256]

❤💓😍🥰💓❤️ #Expansions!✌🏽#LonnieListenSmith🙌🏽TomBrown #RoyAyers👏🏽

[@supermax6401]

And Tom Browne

[@graceandgratitude9256]

Absolutely🎯@@supermax6401And Tom Brown TY🙌🏽#editing🥰

[@mpjproducer]

damn, I wish I wish I was there - that looked soooooo fun, just like the music in the park jon'ts back in the day!

[@bmuhamad]

Stellar performance. 😂 🎉 ❤

[@bennozoid1]

The cosmic vibes just resonate through time and space and bless my entire spirit!

[@bonitaphinney1529]

Three Legends jamming in the park.!! Wow, It doesn't get any better than this.

[@mofourth4thchild75]

Masterpiece!!!

[@sxtop]

great drummer

[@imbees2]

always there!

[@IngaHicks]

WOW!!! Just seeing this!! OMG!! TRANSCENDENCE!!

[@andrewfahey8301]

The start of this tune is cosmic..

[@JohnMcCullough97]

What real music sounds like. Love it.

[@Nina513]

This is GOLDEN! Melanated Magical MUSIC!

[@philiprudkin7805]

I love it, out doors too. What a famous tune. Lonnie really got stuck in. Fabulous! Philip Rudkin. 19 January 2024

[@OldRaver]

Saw these guys with Jean Carne in the New York Jazz Explosion at Hammersmith Appollo in London 1985. Amazing. Just saw Roy play at Xoyo, London on my birthday (Dec 2017) Bless him, he's 77 and looked pretty frail, but he signed my 1985 T shirt!!! Amazing musicians. Long live jazz-funk!! (Remember how exhausted you'd be after dancing to this track? SO fast! 😂😂)

[@turhansilver4158]

I seen him Saturday he still sound good he can barely walk but he put on a great show.

[@henrygordon9253]

Hammersmith odeon I was there funking in Jamaica and let me kiss you on your poo poo la la still have the music running around in my head 🎼

[@b.a.samuels]

WOW. What a collaboration!

[@sadia7618]

I wish I was there

[@fdavyes]

Long live these sharks. Cheers!

[@vjary8142]

Just look what happens when you put three maestro's together and the great music they deliver, outstanding.

[@apollosolo1582]

Damn, it sounds so good and feels that way as well. A classic jam played by a host of classic artists. Thanks for posting!

[@antoniaoakey6284]

I have been lucky enough to see all these guys perform live but not together. This must have been one hell of a gig!

[@HOPCOUNT]

We are special people!

[@StevenCharlesJazz]

Fantastic! So refreshing to hear real music, everyone playin their asses off, and doing it as whole band... I needed this, really... thank you!

[@andrewfahey8301]

What a tune..

[@leahmiller7513]

This is what’s called a jam session and it was great!!! Seems like after this hit Lonnie Liston Smith faded away or I lost contact with his music but he still got a nice groove. True musicians can just mesh together on any song really.

[@christopherbasilpizzinga2499]

frikkin MINDBLOWIN!!! (No G) 🤩🤩

[@kathyanderson5362]

Happy holidays 23 to All of you

[@chops5070]

Lee Pearson on them tubs (drums for the squares 😀) blazing !!!

[@trev28myspace]

Classic Jam with 3 musical Legends

[@imbees2]

there we go Roy Ayers!!!

[@markbeatts]

WOW so sorry I missed this historical musical event

[@imbees2]

break it down, Lonnie Liston Smith!!!

[@Onlythetruth247]

This sounds incredible.

[@denisebarnhart1066]

I grew up with all these artist and possess all of their music right too this day. Im proud

[@Krazythedj]

Think I enjoyed this clip about 20000 times.

[@CeeceeH1819]

Phenomenal 😃🎤🎹🎷🥁🎵🎶🔊

[@gregoryburton1241]

That sounds so good. That bass player and drummer were hitting it hard!

[@davidcook4457]

Completely speechless absolutely amazing respect from london England

[@EnricoGatesTwism]

I wish I could have seen this live

[@anthonyanderson8592]

i had no idea i would see this on here.... thank you so much for posting this

[@imbees2]

expand your mind, to understand!

[@maryetti67]

All I can say is stunning playing

[@douglasworley8422]

REAL MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude

[@jhunter1021]

Looooove this so deeply

[@imbees2]

Roy Ayers!!!

[@aleenasart.]

Phenomenal

[@aqueelahhaleem9725]

Amazing…wonderful experience!

[@ShangoDC]

The great musical and recording geniuses of the 70's and 80's!

[@1658iain]

And a cheeky little insertion of "Always There" too! Love this!

[@AHHAARHYFF]

I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THIS FOOTAGE THAT HAVE MY TWO LEGEND ARTISTS ROY AND TOM BROWNE PLAY ON THE SAME STAGE THANKS

[@luanp.hasnay2600]

YES!

[@frankkohnemann1887]

Thanks! Great song, but I prefer the vibe of the original recording.❤

[@sheikhzak]

Would have done anything to be there..What a jam from the legends..

[@OverSooll]

soul opening catalystic vibes ,

[@billba]

Music blessed by God.

[@stewbie59]

Sick!!!!

[@kennethj.benton8641]

elder gentlemen still cooking

[@cassandrawhite-revels7443]

Oh Wow!

[@reimourrpower9357]

Excellent! Read below that's Ray Gaskins on vocals and soprano sax, was he on the original? He fit perfectly into this version sonicly.

[@scottmcdowell3890]

Lonnie Liston's brother Donald Smith was the original.

[@scottmcdowell3890]

Donald Smith

[@traceya9615]

@@scottmcdowell3890 Yes, what a great vocalist.

[@alenferina7381]

Geez my God what a crew! Can u getter up more cool dudes? Love this, my all time favorite❤❤❤

[@martinryan2469]

Class class class

[@ComellaParker]

Truly legendary!!!

[@andrewward5769]

I love this. This is amazing. The talent, message, vibe, history and passion got me..

[@kamilkamil9752]

real music

[@cassandrawhite-revels7443]

This taking me back when music was the real deal!!!

[@imbees2]

lawd have mercy!!!!

[@terenziolazzari993]

What an intro -classic

[@terenziolazzari993]

Keep that same old feeling!

[@everettpinkston2701]

Love this. Legendary !!

[@alansenzaki4609]

wow..straight ahead lonnie and roy. what a treat!!!..i spent my high school years in the sixties in los angeles listening to roy and bobby hutcherson ( went to my high school john muir in pasadena ) thanks for posting! seasoned veterans.!

[@russelldontgetit5665]

Wow what a show...3 greats on stage at the same time. People partying. Missing those days.

[@scallywag6105]

3/4s of The New York Jazz Explosion, toured the UK with Jean Carne back in the 80's, absolute outstanding concert. Were coming back a second time until we had terrorist issues in London

[@kimo57]

Now if we all could live in Peace it would be a wonderful thing We need to stop being played by the powers to be.

[@egan1878]

What legends god bless there funky souls

[@papabear9608]

Lonnie’s tierd

[@trakegraham1578]

My god! Ive seen these guys individually but never together!! What a combo!

[@romains4845]

This vid is PURE GOLD !!

[@JKhanLee]

Had the pleasure to see two of these legends perform, albeit separately, in the last four years. Mr. Smith will hopefully complete the trifecta.