Experience the soulful grooves and adventurous spirit of Lonnie Smith's 1970 masterpiece, 'Drives,' now available in a premium vinyl edition. This album showcases Smith's unparalleled talent as an organist, blending jazz, funk, and soul into a timeless musical journey. Featuring funky renditions of hits like 'Twenty-Five Miles' and 'Spinning Wheel,' as well as a dynamic take on Miles Davis' 'Seven Steps to Heaven,' 'Drives' is a must-have for jazz and funk enthusiasts. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is meticulously mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes and pressed on high-quality 180g vinyl, ensuring an authentic and immersive listening experience.
Album Information:- Artist: Lonnie Smith
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk
- Label: Blue Note
- Featuring: Dave Hubbard (tenor sax), Ronnie Cuber (bari sax), Larry McGee (guitar), Joe Dukes (drums)
- A1. Twenty-Five Miles – 5:36
- A2. Spinning Wheel – 7:30
- A3. Seven Steps To Heaven – 5:43
- B1. Psychedelic Pi – 6:40
- B2. Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? – 10:17
- Edition: Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition
- Audio: Stereo, all-analog
- Media: 180g Vinyl