In January 1972, “Atlantic” label released “The Gentle Giant”, the 30^th Yusef Lateef album. It was recorded April 1970 – September 1971, at “Regent Sound Studios”, “Atlantic Recording Studios” in New York City.

Personnel:

• Yusef Lateef – tenor saxophone, flute, bamboo flute, pneumatic bamboo flute, oboe, bells, tambourine
• Eric Gale – guitar
• Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant – piano, electric piano
• Neal Boyar – vibraphone, chimes 
• Bob Cunningham, Sam Jones – bass 
• Bill Salter – electric bass 
• Chuck Rainey – electric bass
• Albert Heath – drums, flute
• Jimmy Johnson – drums
• Ladji Camara – African percussion
• Kermit Moore – cello
• The Sweet Inspirations – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Yusef Lateef except where noted.

1. Nubian Lady – Kenny Barron
2. Lowland Lullabye – traditional
3. Hey Jude – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
4. Jungle Plum – Kenny Barron
5. The Poor Fisherman
6. African Song – Kenny Barron
7. Queen of the Night
8. Below Yellow Bell