Suite 16
Yusef Lateef · 1970
34 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and classical elements, bridging improvisation with structured movements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic suite with varied movements
- wave-like pacing that flows
- engaging improvisation meets structure
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1970, Yusef Lateef had established himself as a pioneering force in jazz, having released several influential albums since his debut in the late 1950s. 'Suite 16' marks a significant point in his career as it showcases his innovative approach to blending diverse musical genres, demonstrating his artistic evolution and commitment to experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoah Sanders· Alice Coltrane· Don Cherry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Buddy and Lou 3:12
- 2 Down in Atlanta 4:14
- 3 Nocturne 4:02
- 4 When a Man Loves a Woman 3:18
- 5 Michelle 1:42
- 6 First Movement: Folia 2:21
- 7 Second Movement: Minuet (Hybrid, Atonal) 2:11
- 8 Third Movement: Blues (Twelve Measure Form) Variational (interlude) 6:53
- 9 Fourth Movement: Passacaglia 2:04
- 10 Fifth Movement: Chorale, Sixth Movemen: Blues (extended form) 2:12
- 11 Seventh Movement: Blues, Coda 2:38
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