Album · 1960

The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef

Released
1960
Label
Riverside
Catalogue no.
RLP 1176
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
42:22
Country
US

“The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef” is an album by Yusef Lateef, released in 1960 on Riverside. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 42:22. Jazz standards on the record include “I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So”. The line-up features Herman Wright (double bass), Lex Humphries (drums (drum set), timpani), Yusef Lateef (tenor saxophone, oboe), Ron Carter (cello) and Hugh Lawson (celesta).

Who played on The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef

  • Herman Wright double bass all tracks
  • Lex Humphries drums (drum set), timpani all tracks
  • Yusef Lateef tenor saxophone, oboe, flute all tracks
  • Ron Carter cello on 6 tracks
  • Hugh Lawson celesta on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Goin’ Home — Antonín Dvořák, William Arms Fisher 5:05
  2. A2 I’m Just a Lucky So and So standard — Duke Ellington 4:39
  3. A3 Quarantine — Abe Woodley 7:03
  4. A4 From Within — Yusef Lateef 4:15
  5. B1 Salt Water Blues — Yusef Lateef 6:50
  6. B2 Lateef Minor 7th — Joe Zawinul 5:01
  7. B3 Adoration — Yusef Lateef 4:34
  8. B4 Ma — He’s Makin’ Eyes at Me — Con Conrad 4:56

Production

  • Jack Higgins recording
  • Orrin Keepnews liner notes, producer

More albums by Yusef Lateef

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef?

The line-up of The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef includes Herman Wright (double bass), Lex Humphries (drums (drum set), timpani), Yusef Lateef (tenor saxophone, oboe), Ron Carter (cello) and Hugh Lawson (celesta).

Which label released The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef?

The Three Faces of Yusef Lateef was released in 1960 on Riverside (RLP 1176).

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