Watch: Lovie on the cosmic world of Lonnie Liston Smith

The Brooklyn-based DJ traces the pianist's journey from spiritual jazz to dancefloor classics.

Brooklyn-based DJ Lovie explores the life, music and legacy of jazz pianist Lonnie Liston Smith in the latest Listening Room session at 180 Studios.

Tracing his journey from working with Pharoah Sanders, Gato Barbieri and Miles Davis to forming the Cosmic Echoes, Lovie explores the musical relationships and spiritual ideas that shaped his sound.

Pulling together her personal favourite songs with stories from Smith's career, Lovie shares an introduction to one of jazz fusion's most influential figures, whose music continues to find new audiences.

Watch the full Listening Room session above or on The Vinyl Factory's YouTube.