Expansions surf rather than its more aggressive

rather than its more aggressive and hostile persona

Our goal was to bring that into our own music

"The Wind Blew All Around Me" and "Where the Old Boys Go" find the 44-year-old musician contemplating the onset of middle age

Erika Duke-Kirkpatrick (cello)

emotional experience that is both beautiful and compelling

Expansions surf rather than its more aggressiveWidely regarded as Lonnie Liston Smiths most iconic album, this groove driven classic has energized countless dancefloors while also offering deeply reflective, soothing moments. The standout title track, "Expansions," serves as a foundational example of cosmic jazz seamlessly crossing into dance musica perfect balance of funk and soulful conviction. Throughout the album, slower tempos reveal Smiths introspective and spiritual artistry, demonstrating