Album · 1972
The Gentle Giant
- Released
- 1972
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- SD 1602
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 38:39
- Country
- US
“The Gentle Giant” is an album by Yusef Lateef, released in 1972 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 38:39. The line-up features Yusef Lateef (woodwind), Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums (drum set), flute), Bill Salter (bass), Bob Cunningham (bass) and Kenny Barron (piano).
Who played on The Gentle Giant
- Yusef Lateef woodwind all tracks
- Albert “Tootie” Heath drums (drum set), flute on 6 tracks
- Bill Salter bass on 4 tracks
- Bob Cunningham bass on 4 tracks
- Kenny Barron piano on 4 tracks
- Ladji Camara percussion on 4 tracks
- Ray Bryant piano on 4 tracks
- Chuck Rainey bass on 2 tracks
- Eric Gale guitar on 2 tracks
- Jimmy Johnson drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Kermit Moore cello on 1 track
- Neal Boyer vibraphone, chimes on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Nubian Lady — Kenneth Barron 6:38
- A2 Lowland Lullabye 2:12
- A3 Hey Jude 9:10
- B1 Jungle Plum — Kenneth Barron 4:57
- B2 The Poor Fisherman — Yusef Lateef 3:39
- B3 African Song — Kenneth Barron 4:49
- B4 Queen of the Night — Yusef Lateef 2:12
- B5 Below Yellow Bell — Yusef Lateef 5:02
Production
- Joel Dorn producer
- Lew Hahn remixer
More albums by Yusef Lateef
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Gentle Giant?
The line-up of The Gentle Giant includes Yusef Lateef (woodwind), Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums (drum set), flute), Bill Salter (bass), Bob Cunningham (bass), Kenny Barron (piano), Ladji Camara (percussion), Ray Bryant (piano) and Chuck Rainey (bass).
Which label released The Gentle Giant?
The Gentle Giant was released in 1972 on Atlantic Records (SD 1602).
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