Yusef Lateef
Into Something (LP)
FormatLPLabelWaxtime RecordsGenreJazz & Improvisation
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Originally recorded in 1961 and released on the New Jazz label, 'Into Something' showcases Yusef Lateef's innovative fusion of hard bop with Eastern musical influences. Accompanied by pianist Barry Harris, bassist Herman Wright, and drummer Elvin Jones, Lateef delivers a compelling set that balances lyrical standards with adventurous originals. This limited edition reissue includes two bonus tracks and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl, offering enhanced sound quality for audiophiles and jazz enthusiasts alike.
Format
Original session recorded at Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, December 29, 1961
* Bonus tracks:
A5) Yusef Lateef, Barry Harris, Alvin Jackson, Frank Gant. Detroit, August 23, 1955
B4) Yusef Lateef, Barry Harris, Sam Jones, Louis Hayes. New York, April 20, 1960
Release notes
Original session recorded at Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, December 29, 1961 * Bonus tracks: A5) Yusef Lateef, Barry Harris, Alvin Jackson, Frank Gant. Detroit, August 23, 1955 B4) Yusef Lateef, Barry Harris, Sam Jones, Louis Hayes. New York, April 20, 1960
| A1 | Rasheed | 5:20 | |
| A2 | When You’re Smiling | 4:41 | |
| A3 | Water Pistol | 5:37 | |
| A4 | You’ve Changed | 4:51 | |
| A5 | I Need You [aka Yusef, Live Version] * (Bonus Track) | 5:37 | |
| B1 | I’ll Remember April | 6:48 | |
| B2 | Koko’s Tune | 6:27 | |
| B3 | P Bouk | 7:11 | |
| B4 | I Need You [aka Yusef, Studio Version] * (Bonus Track) | 7:34 |
- Alvin Jackson
- Bass (A5)
- Herman Wright
- Bass (A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3)
- Sam Jones
- Bass (B4)
- Elvin Jones
- Drums (A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3)
- Frank Gant
- Drums (A5)
- Louis Hayes
- Drums (B4)
- Yusef Lateef
- Flute (B1), Oboe (A1), Tenor Saxophone, Written-By (A1, A3, B2, B3)
- Nat Hentoff
- Liner Notes
- Barry Harris
- Piano (A1, A4, A5, B1, B3, B4)
- Rudy Van Gelder
- Recorded By
- Esmond Edwards
- Supervised By






















































