We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Visit the gallery to see the many phases of cats evolution. Although lateefs main instruments are the tenor saxophone and flute, he also plays oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and. Early in his career he was known as william evans, including during his late1940s tenure in the.
This is one of the most elusive albums of the postbop period. The autobiography of yusef lateef, morton books, inc. Yusef abdul lateef born william emanuel huddleston, october 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer and educator for the ahmadiyya muslim community after his conversion to the ahmadiyya sect of islam in 1950 although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz. Yusef lateef all categories lps, cds, vinyl record. It contains particularly eloquent playing by yusef lateef, in a program that casts a clear light on the origins of his innovative style. A rare verve outing by yusef lateef recorded during a stretch that was arguably his most creative point. Yusef lateef the centaur and the phoenix riverside rlp 337. Van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, nj, july 21, 1965. Book one paperback january 1, 1976 by yusef lateef author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Yusef lateefs experimentalism hit the stratosphere in 1965 with the issue of 1984. A virtuoso on the traditional jazz instruments of saxophone and flute, yusef lateef also brought a broad spectrum of sounds to his music through his mastery of such middle eastern and asian reed instruments as the bamboo flute, shanai, shofar, argol, sarewa, and taiwan koto. Yusef lateef the blue yusef lateef 1968, vinyl discogs. The albums got an approach thats a bit more in the prestige mode of lateef s career in that it features a fair bit of tenor sax work, blown with a straighter soul bop approach and not as much of the more exotic reed passages that appeared on other albums, especially his sides. The title track starts with a funky bassline that forms the basis for a tight group improv. Jul 06, 2018 the souljazz albums yusef lateef recorded for atlantic between 1967 and 1976, of which the doctor is in. I extend heartfelt thanks to the nea and all, past and present, who have extended kindness to me. Psychicemotus is yusef lateefs fourth recording released on the impulse. Yusef lateef 85th birthday benefit for the give hug foundation. Yusef abdul lateef born william emanuel huddleston. Yusef lateef born william emanuel huddleston, october 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer and educator and a renowned spokesman for the ahmadiyya muslim community after his conversion to islam in 1950. Yusef lateef club date lp promo nfs wlp abc records impulse live jazz vinyl 1976. Lateef publishes his own work through fana, which includes yusef lateefs flute book of the blues and many of his own orchestral compositions.
Yusef lateef all categories lps, cds, vinyl record albums. Yusef abdul lateef born william emanuel huddleston, october 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer and educator for the ahmadiyya muslim community after his conversion to the ahmadiyya sect of islam in 1950. And it starts with this diagram, created either by yusef lateef or john coltrane ive read the story both ways and given from one to the other as a challenge. And out is the tenth and final release, may prove to be among his most enduring releases. Through his publishing company, fana music, lateef has contributed extensively to the lexicon of performance and improvisational methodology with such works as yusef lateefs flute book of the blues, a repository of melodic scales and patterns, and 123 duets for treble clef instruments. Music profile for yusef lateef, born 9 october 1920. October 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer, and prominent figure among the ahmadiyya community in america. Radionomy listen to yusef lateef radio stations for free. Salim stable mates savoy mg 12125 various artists the many faces of blues savoy 4519 yusef lateef g bouk kenny clarke plenty for kenny. William emanuel huddleston, plus connu sous le nom yusef lateef, a vu le jour le. His new book, 123 duets for treble clef instruments, is a remarkable gift to the musical world from one of the greatest artists of the twentiethcentury.
Yusef abdul lateef was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer, and prominent figure among the ahmadiyya community in america. Dec 23, 20 lateef died on the morning of december 23, 20, at the age of 93, survived by his son, yusef lateef and his wife, ayesha lateef. Entretemps, sa musique sest peu a peu orientee vers le blues puis vers le funk. Hush n thunder 1972 part of the search 1974 10 years hence 1974 part of the search is an album by multiinstrumentalist yusef lateef recorded in 1973 with one track from a 1971 recording session and released on the atlantic label. Although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used a. Yusef abdul lateef lateef in a 2007 performance background information birth name william emanuel huddleston also known as yusef lateef born october 9, 1920 chattanooga, tennessee united states died december 23, 20 aged 93 shutesbury, massachusetts united states genres new age. On april 29, 1947, yusef komunyakaa was born in bogalusa, louisiana, where he was raised during the beginning of the civil rights movement. In seguito lo ha cambiato con il tenore e ha studiato con teddy buckner. Psychicemotus is yusef lateef s fourth recording released on the impulse. Autophysiopsychic music, lateefs term, refers to music which comes from ones physical, mental, and spiritual self. Yusef lateef born william emanuel huddleston, october 9, 1920 is an american grammy awardwinning jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer, educator and a spokesman for the ahmadiyya muslim community after his conversion to the ahmadiyya sect of islam in 1950.
A pair of impulse records sessions from the 60s back to back on a single cd. Although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used a number of nonwestern instruments such as the bamboo flute, shanai, shofar, xun, arghul and koto. Albums include eastern sounds, psychicemotus, and yusef lateefs detroit. Although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used. This wonderful book contains 77 original compositions composed over six decades by the great yusef lateef. James, blacks blake, eubie, blues musicians bop music christmas music composers concert television programs country musicians eldridge, roy, folk musicians gospel musicians guitar with. Yusef lateef comes to grace cathedral beyond chron.
I have a copy with an odd mispress with some bluesy songs on side b that are definitely not yusef. Although lateef s main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used a number of nonwestern instruments such as the bamboo flute, shanai, shofar, xun, arghul and koto. October 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer and prominent figure among the ahmadiyya community in america, in 1950 although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used a number of nonwestern. And yusef let his pianist mike nock be the featured performer on nocks own composition love waltz. October 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer and educator for the ahmadiyya muslim community after his conversion to the ahmadiyya sect of islam in 1950. He served in the united states army from 1969 to 1970 as a correspondent, and as managing editor of the southern cross during the vietnam war, earning him a bronze star. The souljazz albums yusef lateef recorded for atlantic between 1967 and 1976, of which the doctor is in. He served in the united states army from 1969 to 1970 as a correspondent, and as managing editor of the southern cross during the vietnam war, earning him a bronze star he began writing poetry in 1973, and received his bachelors degree from the. A musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta by robert palmer, escaping the delta. In the early 1980s, famed jazz saxophonist and musical luminary yusef lateef traveled to nigeria as a senior research fellow. The flute book of the blues is still in print, available from the publisher fana music, which is run by yusefs surviving wife, ayesha lateef. October 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer, and prominent figure among the ahmadiyya community in america although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used a number of nonwestern instruments such as the.
This set might well be the most experimental that lateef had recorded to date still filled with the exotic touches of his previous. Yusef lateef, was one of the fathers of jazz flute. He was a prominent jazz musician, author and educator, and was the recipient of a grammy award. Yusuf cat stevens official website of yusuf cat stevens.
His family moved, in 1923, to lorain, ohio, and again in 1925, to detroit, michigan, where his father changed the familys name to evans. I have a mid 70s impulseabc pressing on the bluegreen. This is blues you can dance to, but also meditate to and marvel at. Mar 04, 2010 345 videos play all top tracks yusef lateef yusef lateef topic john coltrane on green dolphin street live 1960 duration. That suggestion will not chime with the sentiments of many of lateefs longtime fans, who who dismiss the atlantics as sellouts and rate lateef most. Yusef lateef composed music for the acclaimed documentary claiming open spaces, released in 1995 and broadcast on pbs in 1996. Attracted to pure monotheism of islam over triune mystery. His new book, duets for treble clef instruments, is a remarkable gift to the musical world from one of the greatest artists of the twentiethcentury, a visionary with vast knowledge of global music. Cresciuto musicalmente a detroit, ha studiato alla miller high school e nel 1938 ha iniziato a suonare il sassofono alto. Lateef was born in chattanooga, tennessee, but his family moved to detroit, michigan in 1925. This is a welcome reissue of one of a series of fine impulse. Find yusef lateef song book, books and methods, fake booksreal books and more at marina music to use this site, you must first enable javascript.
Concerning the heart by yusef abdul lateef hippocrates, 460. Of all the different elements and sides there are to yusef lateef, one of the most complex, profound, and diverse musicians of the 20th century, few of his recordings showcase his depth like the soundtrack for this documentary film. Dec, 2014 this mid60s concert was one of lateef s finest, as it perfectly displayed his multiple influences and interests. In the early 1980s, famed jazz saxophonist and musical luminary yusef lateef traveled to nigeria as a senior research fellow to study, write, and teach at ahmadu bello university. That suggestion will not chime with the sentiments of many of lateefs longtime fans, who who dismiss the atlantics as sellouts and rate lateef most highly for the hard bop modal albums he. Lateef published his own work through fana, which includes yusef lateefs flute book of the blues and many of his own orchestral compositions. Open the book anywhere, pick up your instrument, and before you know it, youre someplace youve never been. Savoy mg 12103 yusef lateef jazz moods savoy sjl 2205 yusef lateef morning. Oct 22, 2010 through his publishing company, fana music, lateef has contributed extensively to the lexicon of performance and improvisational methodology with such works as yusef lateefs flute book of the blues, a repository of melodic scales and patterns, and 123 duets for treble clef instruments. Early life and careerlateef was born in chattanooga, tennessee. This mid60s concert was one of lateefs finest, as it perfectly displayed his multiple influences and interests. First up is 1984 really moody magic from the great yusef lateef an artist who was definitely using his time on the impulse label to open up some new territory in his music. Yusef abdul lateef american saxophonist britannica.
Along with his record label yal records, lateef owned fana music, a music publishing company. He died on december 23, 20 in shutesbury, massachusetts, usa. Yusef lateef song book books and methods, fake books. Yusef lateef song book books and methods, fake booksreal. Key system recordings present a reissue of yusef lateef s hikima. Find yusef lateef discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Key system recordings present a reissue of yusef lateefs hikima. Apr 23, 2015 yusef lateef 1984 back cover the rest of the album finds the group keeping their experimental side more or less in check as they run through a number of exciting originals by lateef listen to the wind is a stand out, you can listen to it above, one tune by pianist mike nock, a few standards and a version of warm fire, which is billed. With bassist reggie workman, pianist mike nock, and drummer james black, from the eightminute. Yusef lateef 1984 april 23, 2015 the jazz record if not for the title track that opens the album, 1984 would be remembered as an excellent example of post bop as it was emerging in the mid1960s. This is one of the first 12 lps my uncle gave me when i was 15. In sound, it is the very best the 60s had to offer in terms of experimentation and accessibility. Yusef lateef 1984 back cover the rest of the album finds the group keeping their experimental side more or less in check as they run through a number of exciting originals by lateef listen to the wind is a stand out, you can listen to it above, one tune by pianist mike nock, a few standards and a version of warm fire, which is billed.
I suspect part of the reason for their neglect has to do with the image, helped by both the impulse. Some people say that the heart is the organ with which we think and it feels pain and anxiety. Yusef lateefs flute book of the blues and the repository of scales and melodic patterns have had a profound affect upon my growth as a flutist and composer. Love theme from spartacus yusef lateef sheet music, music.
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