Cry! – Tender
Yusef Lateef · 1960
37 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of modal jazz woven with soulful Eastern influences and heartfelt improvisation.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its innovative fusion of Western jazz with Eastern modalities, influencing subsequent generations of musicians exploring world music. It received positive critical reception, being noted for its adventurous spirit and complexity, which helped solidify Lateef's reputation as an avant-garde artist in jazz history.
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional depth heartfelt improvisation for reflection rich textures for attentive listening
- Context
- Released in 1960, 'Cry! – Tender' was Yusef Lateef's sixth album, showcasing his evolution as a leading figure in the jazz genre. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Eastern Sounds' (1961), marking a period where he began to blend traditional African and Eastern musical elements into jazz, enriching the genre's diversity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Barbra Streisand· Bob Dylan· Ella Fitzgerald· Bing Crosby· Andy Williams· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Tony Bennett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sea Breeze Standout 3:11
- 2 Dopolous 3:18
- 3 Cry! — Tender Standout 6:00
- 4 Butter’s Blues 5:45
- 5 Yesterdays 4:24
- 6 The Snow Is Green 3:13
- 7 If You Could See Me Now Standout 4:49
- 8 Ecaps 6:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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