Yusef Lateef

Europe 2023 press. Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Audiophile, 180g. Although his main instruments were the tenor saxophone and the flute, Yusef Lateef was known for his innovative blending of jazz with Asian music. In addition to the oboe and bassoon (which are both unusual in jazz), he played various other instruments. Lateef began recording as a leader in 1957 for Savoy Records, a non-exclusive association that continued until 1959.