ContinuingMr Bongos series exploring the wealth of material released through the record labels of Sonny Lester, 1977s Funk Reaction finds Hammond B3 organ virtuoso Lonnie Smith at his most dancefloor-friendly. Dripping with groove and swagger, this album skates between jazz-funk, cosmic disco radiance, beat-laden slow-jams and conscious psychedelic soul.

Having played with the likes of George Benson and Lou Donaldson in the 60s, alongside releasing a string of albums on Columbia and Blue Note, Funk Reaction sees Smith move into late 70s disco-funk-tinged territory.

As a whole, the album is a superb example of Lonnie Smiths ability to merge jazz with elements of funk, soul, disco and beyond, experimenting with ideas whilst broadening the scope of both his audience and appeal. Fans of