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, and 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, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal
Track Listing:
Side A
1. Seesaw
2. Slow High
3. People Sure Act Funny
Side B
4. Eleanor Rigby
5. Turning Point
Dr. Lonnie Smith (organ); Lee Morgan (trumpet); Julian Priester (trombone); Bennie Maupin (tenor sax); Melvin Sparks (guitar); Leo Morris (drums
