In January 1972, “Atlantic” label released “The Gentle Giant”, the 30th 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.
- Nubian Lady – Kenny Barron
- Lowland Lullabye – traditional
- Hey Jude – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Jungle Plum – Kenny Barron
- The Poor Fisherman
- African Song – Kenny Barron
- Queen of the Night
- Below Yellow Bell
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