Visions of a New World
# Visions of a New World

Visions of a New World is an album by keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith, featuring performances recorded in 1975 and released by the Flying Dutchman label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

In his review for AllMusic, Thom Jurek stated, "On Visions of a New World, Smith, accompanied by his working unit the Cosmic Echoes, digs deeper into the soul-jazz vein that he had begun exploring ... In 1975, Smith was looking for a smoother, more soulful groove than he had displayed previously ... Despite these fiery players, the music here is strictly a late-night seduction/meditation groove ... Not exactly a flawless bid for Smith, but there are some shining moments nonetheless".

## Track listing

All compositions by Lonnie Liston Smith except where noted

* "A Chance for Peace" − 5:18
* "Love Beams" − 4:07
* "Colors of the Rainbow" − 3:45
* "Devika (Goddess)" (Dave Hubbard) − 5:17
* "Sunset" − 4:10
* "Visions of a New World (Phase I)" − 2:08
* "Visions of a New World (Phase II)" − 3:40
* "Summer Nights" − 5:05

## Personnel

* Lonnie Liston Smith − keyboards
* Donald Smith − vocals, flute (tracks 1-3, 5, 6 & 8)
* Cecil Bridgewater − trumpet (tracks 1 & 7)
* Clifford Adams − trombone (tracks 1 & 7)
* Dave Hubbard − soprano saxophone, horns (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8)
* Reggie Lucas − guitar (tracks 1 & 7)
* Greg Maker − electric bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
* Art Gore, Wilby Fletcher − drums (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
* Lawrence Killian − congas, percussion (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
* Angel Allende − bongos, percussion (tracks 1-5, 7 & 8)
* Michael Carvin (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8), Ray Armando (tracks 1-5, 7 & 8) − percussion
