Released 66 years ago this June
The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef
Yusef Lateef · 1960
42 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A dynamic blend of jazz improvisation intertwined with world music influences and soulful melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with soulful peaks
- immersive journey through diverse sounds
- reflective moments of serene beauty
- for late-night unwinding
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy quick tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef' marked Lateef's transition from sideman to bandleader, showcasing his diverse musical interests. This album followed his earlier work as a member of the legendary Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, demonstrating his artistic evolution and unique voice in the jazz landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoah Sanders· Alice Coltrane· Don Cherry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goin’ Home 5:04
- 2 I’m Just a Lucky So and So 4:39
- 3 Quarantine 7:02
- 4 From Within 4:14
- 5 Salt Water Blues 6:50
- 6 Lateef Minor 7th 5:00
- 7 Adoration 4:34
- 8 Ma — He’s Makin’ Eyes at Me 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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