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

1. 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

2. 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

3. Colors of the Rainbow – 3:45
   Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
   Percussion – Angel Allende, Ray Armando
   Vocals – Donald Smith
   Written by Lonnie Liston Smith

4. 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

5. 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

6. Visions of a New World (Phase I) – 2:08
   Keyboards – Lonnie Liston Smith
   Vocals – Donald Smith
   Written by Lonnie Liston Smith

7. 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

8. 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