Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on December 28, 1940)

Happy Birthday, Lonnie Liston Smith! May your day be as cosmic and groovy as the timeless melodies you've gifted us. From your soulful keys alongside jazz legends like Miles Davis and Pharoah Sanders to leading the Cosmic Echoes into musical galaxies unknown, you've always kept our spirits soaring.

Here's hoping this year brings you even more success—perhaps another celestial jam session or a fresh wave of listeners discovering your iconic "Expansions." Keep shining bright, Lonnie; after all these years, you're still jazz's favorite astronaut. Cheers to another orbit around the sun filled with harmony, laughter, and endless good vibes!