A luminous, spiritually charged fusion classic, Visions of a New World finds Lonnie Liston Smith and The Cosmic Echoes blending celestial keys, warm jazz‑funk grooves and uplifting vocal textures.
Reissued in 2015 by BGP Records as part of the Flying Dutchman Jazz Classics series, this remastered edition restores the depth, colour and cosmic atmosphere of one of Smith’s most beloved albums.
A cornerstone for collectors of spiritual jazz, fusion and the golden era of cosmic groove.
Track Listing
A Chance for Peace – 5:20
Bongos/Percussion – Angel Allende
Congas/Percussion – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Art Gore, Wilby Fletcher
Electric Bass – Greg Maker
Guitar – Reggie Lucas
Horns – Dave Hubbard
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Percussion – Michael Carvin, Ray Armando
Trombone – Clifford Adams
Trumpet – Cecil Bridgewater
Vocals – Donald Smith
Written by Lonnie Liston Smith
Love Beams – 4:07
Bongos/Percussion – Angel Allende
Congas/Percussion – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Art Gore, Wilby Fletcher
Electric Bass – Greg Maker
Flute – Donald Smith
Horns – Dave Hubbard
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Percussion – Michael Carvin, Ray Armando
Written by Lonnie Liston Smith
Colors of the Rainbow – 3:45
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Percussion – Angel Allende, Ray Armando
Vocals – Donald Smith
Written by Lonnie Liston Smith
Devika (Goddess) – 5:15
Bongos/Percussion – Angel Allende
Congas/Percussion – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Art Gore, Wilby Fletcher
Electric Bass – Greg Maker
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Percussion – Michael Carvin, Ray Armando
Soprano Saxophone – Dave Hubbard
Written by Dave Hubbard
Sunset – 4:10
Bongos/Percussion – Angel Allende
Congas/Percussion – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Art Gore, Wilby Fletcher
Electric Bass – Greg Maker
Flute – Donald Smith
Horns – Dave Hubbard
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Percussion – Michael Carvin, Ray Armando
Written by Lonnie Liston Smith
Visions of a New World (Phase I) – 2:08
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Vocals – Donald Smith
Written by Lonnie Liston Smith
Visions of a New World (Phase II) – 3:41
Bongos/Percussion – Angel Allende
Congas/Percussion – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Art Gore, Wilby Fletcher
Electric Bass – Greg Maker
Guitar – Reggie Lucas
Horns – Dave Hubbard
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Percussion – Michael Carvin, Ray Armando
Trombone – Clifford Adams
Trumpet – Cecil Bridgewater
Written by Lonnie Liston Smith
Summer Nights – 5:05
Bongos/Percussion – Angel Allende
Congas/Percussion – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Art Gore, Wilby Fletcher
Electric Bass – Greg Maker
Flute – Donald Smith
Horns – Dave Hubbard
Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
Percussion – Michael Carvin, Ray Armando
Written by Lonnie Liston Smith
Features
- 2015 CD reissue
- Remastered audio
- Part of the Flying Dutchman Jazz Classics series
- Fusion / jazz‑funk / spiritual jazz
- Includes A Chance for Peace, Love Beams, Visions of a New World
Information
Artist: Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes
Title: Visions of a New World
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Label: BGP Records
Catalogue Number: CDBGPM 294
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 2015
Genre: Jazz / Funk & Soul
Style: Fusion / Jazz‑Funk / Spiritual Jazz
