Eastern Sounds

by Yusef Lateef

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Multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef integrates Middle Eastern and Asian tonalities into an accessible hard bop format. He utilizes the oboe and the Chinese xun alongside the tenor saxophone, exploring unique timbres over Barry Harris's steady piano accompaniment.

Genres

  • Hard Bop

Tracklist

  1. The Plum Blossom
  2. Blues for the Orient
  3. Ching Miau
  4. Don't Blame Me
  5. Love Theme from Spartacus
  6. Snafu
  7. Purple Flower
  8. Love Theme from the Robe
  9. Three Faces of Balal