After the success of 'Expansions', Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes were at the height of their creative powers and Lonnie's brother Donald joined on vocals to the cosmic jazz sound. Produced by Bob Thiele and Lonnie, 'Renaissance' is being restored on this BGP reissue. A masterpiece of cosmic jazz funk, which includes the jazz dance classic 'Mardi Gras (Carnival)'.