The Gentle Giant
by Yusef Lateef
- Type: Album
- Released: February 1972
- Label: Atlantic
- Country: United States
- Length: 37:30
- Community rating: 3.66/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Fusing deep groove foundations with sophisticated horn arrangements, 'The Gentle Giant' illustrates a masterclass in early seventies jazz-funk. The compositions seamlessly integrate elements of soul jazz and hard bop, anchored by potent basslines and expressive woodwind improvisations. The project highlights a successful balancing act between commercial accessibility and uncompromising musical exploration.
Genres
Descriptors: flute, saxophone, fusion, rhythmic, soulful
Tracklist
- Nubian Lady - 1972 (6:38)
- Lowland Lullabye (2:23)
- Hey Jude (9:01)
- Jungle Plum - 1972 (4:33)
- Poor Fisherman - 1972 (3:41)
- African Song (3:50)
- Queen of the Night (2:13)
- Bellow Yellow Bell (5:07)
Credits
- Yusef Lateef - primary artist, flute, flute [bamboo], flute [pneumatic], oboe, tenor saxophone, written-by
- Bob Cunningham - bass
- Chuck Rainey - bass
- Sam Jones - bass
- Kermit Moore - cello
- Albert Heath - drums, flute, arranged by
- Jimmy Johnson - drums
- William Salter - electric bass