Keep On Lovin' is an album by American jazz organist Lonnie Smith recorded in 1976 and released on the Groove Merchant label.Dr. Lonnie Smith Discography, accessed April 13, 2018Jazzlists: Groove Merchant Records 3300 Series, accessed April 13, 2018Jazzlists: Album details, accessed April 13, 2018
Reception
Allmusic's Jason Ankeny said: "Lonnie Smith embraces fusion for Keep On Lovin' , forsaking his signature Hammond B-3 for the Fender Rhodes. ... Purists will no doubt cry foul, but in truth the record's electric sheen isn't so far removed from his Blue Note heyday, and the energy and creativity of his playing demand respect regardless of context".
Track listing All compositions by Lonnie Smith except where noted "Keep On Lovin'" (Jerry Friedman) – 6:00 "Sizzle Stick" (Brad Baker, Lance Quinn) – 5:57 "Lean Meat" (Baker, Quinn) – 6:16 "What I Want" – 5:58 "Filet-o-Sole" (Bob Babbitt) – 5:44 "No Tears Tomorrow" – 5:08
Personnel Lonnie Smith – Fenderhodes, keyboards, vocals Randy Brecker, Alan Rubin – trumpet Barry Rogers – trombone David Taylor – bass trombone Fred Griffen – French horn George Young – alto saxophone, flute Joe Lovano – tenor saxophone Lew Del Gatto – baritone saxophone, flute Jerry Friedman, Lance Quinn – guitar, arranger Bob Babbitt – bass, arranger Will Lee – bass Rick Marotta – drums Jimmy Maelen – percussion Fredrick Buldrini, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohan, Jesse Levy, Joe Randazzo, Julian Barker, Norman Carr, Richard Locker, Richard Maximoff, Richard Sortomme, Tony Posk – string section
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