Lonnie has been at the forefront of the jazz scene since he was named Top Organist by Downbeat Magazine in 1969. Recently, Lonnie was voted the Organ Keyboardist of the Year in 2003, 2004 and 2005 by the Jazz Journalist Association. Dr Lonnie Smith's latest release, RISE UP! features Peter Bernstein, guitar; Herlin Riley, drums; Donald Harrison, alto sax with guest musicians Matt Balitsaris, guitars, James Shipp, percussion and Jo Lawry, vocals.Tracklist:
1. Lonnie Smith - A Matterapat (6:46)
2. Lonnie Smith - Come Together (5:07)
3. Lonnie Smith - Pilgrimage (6:49)
4. Lonnie Smith - Daper Dan (7:21)
5. Lonnie Smith - And The World Weeps (7:39)
6. Lonnie Smith - People Make The World Go Round (10:42)
7. Lonnie Smith - Tyrone (6:15)
8. Lonnie Smith - Sweet Dreams (6:47)
9. Lonnie Smith - Voodoo Doll (4:42)