Dr. Lonnie Smith Turning Point
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July 21, 2023
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Dr. Lonnie Smith's 1969 album Turning Point featured the organ virtuoso with a dynamic band featuring Lee Morgan on trumpet, Julian Priester on trombone, Bennie Maupin on tenor saxophone, Melvin Sparks on guitar, & the funky drummer Leo Morris (aka Idris Muhammad). Highlights include covers of "See Saw" and "Eleanor Rigby" plus soulful originals. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, & pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
