This mid-'60s concert was one of
Lateef's finest, as it perfectly displayed his multiple influences and
interests. There were hard bop originals, covers of jazz classics like Oscar
Pettiford's "Oscarlypso" (a CD bonus track) and Leonard Feather's
"Twelve Tone Blues," as well as an unorthodox but effective version
of Ma Rainey's "See See Rider." On "Sister Mamie,"
"Number 7," and drummer James Black's "The Magnolia
Triangle," Lateef moved away from strict jazz, although he retained his
improvisational flair
. Lateef played meaty tenor sax solos and entrancing flute
and bamboo flute offerings, and also had impressive stints on oboe, shenai, and
argol. This was a pivotal date in his career, and those unaware of it will get
a treat with this disc.
Ron Wynn
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1. Sister Mamie
2. Number 7
3. Twelve Tone Blues
4. Oscarlypso
5. Gee Sam Gee
6. Rogi
7. See See Rider
8. The Magnolia Triangle
9. The Weaver
10. Slippin' and Slidin'
Yusef Lateef (ts) Richard Gene Williams (tp) Michael Noch (p)
Ernie Farrow (b) James Black (d)
