Jazz 'Round the World
Yusef Lateef · 1964
31 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of world influences woven into the fabric of jazz, reflecting cultural diversity and improvisational freedom.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abana Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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India — This track stands out for its incorporation of Indian melodies and rhythms, showcasing Lateef's ability to fuse jazz with traditional music from around the globe.
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The Good Old Roast Beef of England — This piece exemplifies Lateef's playful experimentation with folk themes, blending them seamlessly within a jazz framework while maintaining a sense of humor.
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Raisins and Almonds — With its rich harmonic textures and emotive improvisation, this track highlights Lateef's mastery of both musical storytelling and cross-cultural influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends diverse musical traditions with jazz, showcasing strong composition and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The arrangement often shifts between collective improvisation and solo showcases, allowing different instruments to take the lead in distinct sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant exploration of global sounds
- steady pacing for casual listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- light variations keep interest alive
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long immersive experiences
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant evolution in Lateef's sound, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- global musical fusion· Indian melodies· cultural improvisation
- Career context
- Released in 1964, Jazz 'Round the World marked Yusef Lateef's artistic evolution as he explored global music traditions while solidifying his reputation in jazz. This album followed his acclaimed work on albums like Eastern Sounds (1961), showcasing his unique ability to blend jazz with diverse cultural sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoah Sanders· Alice Coltrane· Don Cherry
Tracklist
- 1 Abana Start here 2:20
- 2 India 4:09
- 3 You, So Tender and Wistful 2:29
- 4 Yusef’s French Brother 4:10
- 5 The Volga Rhythm Song 2:03
- 6 Trouble in Mind 3:12
- 7 The Good Old Roast Beef of England 2:31
- 8 Raisins and Almonds 3:05
- 9 Utopia 2:47
- 10 Ringo Oiwake 4:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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