This 4CD set brings together eight of Yusef Lateef’s very finest albums as leader, all recorded for the Prestige and Impulse labels between 1958 and 1964 - the great man’s true glory years. Comprising both an ideal starting point for those new to this musical innovator’s art as well as fine reminder for those ready versed, this new collection will do nothing if not truly delight all those who choose to listen.
DISC ONE
1 Take The ‘A’ Train 11:14
2 Playful Flute 4:19
3 Love And Humour 6:12
4 Buckingham 5:10
5 Meditation 4:41
6 All Alone 5:06
7 Anastasia 4:15
8 Minor Mood 9:36
9 Taboo 9:13
10 Lambert’s Point 4:43
11 Mahaba 3:45
DISC TWO
1 Sea Breeze 3:12
2 Dopoious 3:18
3 Cry! – Tender 6:01
4 Butter’s Blues 5:45
5 Yesterdays 4:24
6 The Snow Is Green 3:13
7 If You Could See Me Now 4:49
8 Ecaps 6:30
9 The Plum Blossom 4:56
10 Blues For The Orient 5:37
11 Ching Miau 3:18
12 Don’t Blame Me 4:56
13 Love Theme From ‘Spartacus’ 4:12
14 Snafu 5:38
15 Purple Flower 4:30
16 Love Theme From ‘The Robe’ 4:00
17 The Three Faces Of Balal 2:18
DISC THREE
1 Rasheed 5:26
2 When You’re Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) 4:44
3 Water Pistol 5:40
4 You’ve Changed 4:54
5 I’ll Remember April 6:51
6 Koko’s Tune 6:30
7 P Bouk 7:12
8 Abana 2:24
9 India 4:06
10 You, So Tender And Wistful 2:34
11 Yusef’s French Brother 4:13
12 The Volga Rhythm Song 2:01
13 Trouble In Mind 3:16
14 The Good Old Roast Beef Of England 2:35
15 Raisins And Almonds 3:09
16 Utopia 2:51
17 Ringo Oiwake 4:18
DISC FOUR
1 Sister Mamie 5:27
2 Number 7 9:39
3 Twelve Tone Blues 4:51
4 See See Rider 5:23
5 The Magnolia Triangle 5:16
6 The Weaver 5:41
7 Slippin’ & Slidin’ 3:26
8 1984 8:17
9 Try Love 2:13
10 Soul Sister 3:06
11 Love Waltz 4:30
12 One Little Indian 2:37
13 Listen To The Wind 6:12
14 Warm Fire 4:21
15 Gee! Sam Gee 5:21
16 The Greatest Story Ever Told 3:16