The Sounds of Yusef

The Sounds of Yusef is an album by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated: "The Sounds of Yusef manages to chart some new territory amid his sea of late-'50s recordings. Many of the songs tilt their head toward the East, both rhythmically and in their instrumentation, but the album as a whole still has its feet firmly planted in the jazz tradition".

Track listing

All compositions by Yusef Lateef, except as indicated

"Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) - 11:10

"Playful Flute" (Wilbur Harden) - 4:15

"Love and Humor" - 6:08

"Buckingham" - 5:06

"Meditation" - 4:40

Personnel

Yusef Lateef - tenor saxophone, flute, tambourine, argol

Wilbur Harden - flugelhorn, balloon

Hugh Lawson - piano, Turkish finger cymbals, 7 Up bottle, balloon, bells

Ernie Farrow - bass, rabat

Oliver Jackson - drums, gong, earthboard

References

Yusef Lateef albums

1958 albums

Albums produced by Bob Weinstock

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

Prestige Records albums

Albums recorded in a home studio