3.2 When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You)
3.3 Water Pistol
3.4 You've Changed
3.5 I'll Remember April
3.6 Koko's Tune
3.7 P. Bouk
3.8 Abana
3.9 India
3.10 You, So Tender and Wistful
3.11 Yusef's French Brother
3.12 The Volga Rhythm Song
3.13 Trouble in Mind
3.14 The Good Old Roast Beef of England
3.15 Raisins and Almonds
3.16 Utopia
3.17 Ringo Oiwake
4.1 Sister Mamie
4.2 Number 7
4.3 Twelve Tone Blues
4.4 See See Rider
4.5 The Magnolia Triangle
4.6 The Weaver
4.7 Slippin' ; Slidin'
4.8 1984
4.9 Try Love
4.10 Soul Sister
4.11 Love Waltz
4.12 One Little Indian
4.13 Listen to the Wind
4.14 Warm Fire
4.15 Gee! Sam Gee
4.16 The Greatest Story Ever Told
Description:
Prestige & Impulse Collection by Yusef Lateef, released 4 November 2022.
This version of Prestige & Impulse Collection comes as a 1xCD. - .. COLLECTION
Eight seminal Yusef Lateef albums recorded during his tenure at Impulse! And Prestige record labels, recorded in the 50s and 60s.
"Prestige & Impulse Collection" is a CD anthology that brings together some of the most inspired recordings by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef from his classic years on the influential jazz labels Prestige and Impulse. This collection captures Lateef's unique blend of hard bop, modal jazz and early world-music influences, showcasing his warm, searching tenor saxophone, expressive flute and distinctive use of oboe and other reeds. Rather than a simple "best of," the set paints a broader portrait of an artist who constantly explored new sounds, moods and rhythmic colors, moving with ease from earthy blues grooves to meditative, almost spiritual atmospheres.
At the center of this CD stands Yusef Lateef's pioneering approach to jazz: lyrical yet adventurous improvisations, memorable themes and a deep sense of swing, expanded by subtle Eastern scales and unusual instrumental combinations. Listeners can expect intimate small-group sessions, soulful ballads and more expansive, exploratory pieces that highlight both Lateef's instrumental mastery and his strong compositional voice. The sound aesthetic is rooted in the acoustic jazz tradition of the late 1950s and 1960s, making the collection appealing both to long-time jazz aficionados and curious newcomers searching for a gateway into classic jazz with a global horizon.
The artist, Yusef Lateef (1920-2013), was a trailblazing American jazz musician, best known as a tenor saxophonist but also highly respected for his work on flute, oboe and a variety of other wind instruments. Over the course of his career he collaborated with leading figures of the jazz world and became one of the first major jazz artists to systematically integrate musical influences from Asia, the Middle East and Africa into his work, long before "world jazz" became a standard term. He recorded for several important labels and was honored with prestigious awards, including a Grammy, underlining both his artistic vision and his lasting impact on the development of modern jazz. Beyond performance, Lateef was an educator and composer, contributing significantly to the theoretical and spiritual discourse around the music.
The CD is released by Enlightenment, a label known among collectors for its curated reissues and value-packed anthologies from the golden age of jazz. Enlightenment specializes in compiling classic sessions into coherent, thoughtfully sequenced sets that give listeners a deeper perspective on an artist's evolution. Typically focusing on high-quality remastering and generous running times, the label's releases are designed to be both an affordable entry point for new listeners and a convenient way for enthusiasts to gather essential material in one place. With "Prestige & Impulse Collection," Enlightenment continues this mission by presenting a focused, historically aware look at Yusef Lateef's rich recorded legacy on two of jazz's most revered imprints.
Swing
12.256
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.799- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
