1962 fusion of hard bop & middle eastern music gets the Waxtime treatment

Eastern Sounds - Waxtime Reissue

Yusef Lateef

€ 21,95

Label: Original Jazz Classics, Prestige

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Description

Yusef Lateef was a visionary multi-instrumentalist who constantly pushed the boundaries of jazz. On his classic *Eastern Sounds* from 1961, he effortlessly blends American hard bop with musical influences from the East. The result is an enchanting and meditative album that was far ahead of its time. Lateef alternates the tenor saxophone with instruments such as the oboe and the Chinese xun, a bulbous flute. This creates a unique atmosphere that takes listeners on a musical journey around the world. The album is known for its innovative approach and remains a milestone in jazz history.

This album is an essential work within jazz, with clear influences from hard bop, modal jazz, and early world fusion. Lateef's experimental approach to instrumentation and harmony places him in the ranks of innovators such as John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy.