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Yusef Lateef R.I.P.

walter_chronwalter_chron 347 Posts
edited December 2013 in Strut Central
Being reported that he passed this afternoon at 93.

Bummer. Definitely one of the jazz artists whos records initially wowed me and got me hooked in the early digging years. And one of my favorites still.

Was just listening to this earlier, too...



Rest In Peace

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  • disco_chedisco_che 1,115 Posts


    "Love Theme from Spartacus" will always remain a key tune for me. Quintessence of beauty and simplicity. Farewell Mr.Lateef.
  • LoopDreamsLoopDreams 1,195 Posts
    Oh man, this guy is such a titan. Such a great player, always experimenting with obscure instruments to great effect and synthesizing beautifull soundscapes from diverse sources. And what a composer, he had a phenomenal ear for melody. One of the few who always played class from the getgo and knever let up. One of my great regrets is never seeing him live. Does anyone know when he stopped performing?

    love so many of his LP's, but this one left a lasting impression on me from an early age. It's hard to choose a song the whole thing just swings.



  • upskibooupskiboo 2,396 Posts
    so much great music from this man...sad news, rest in peace
  • tabiratabira 856 Posts
    no words, just this

  • pcmrpcmr 5,591 Posts
    RIP to a ciant

    so much variety and mastering of the craft
  • kitchenknightkitchenknight 4,922 Posts
    I met him by chance a few years back, he was a very sweet and peaceful man.

    I walked down the aisle at my wedding to his music, he's forever a part of my life.

    RIP
  • LaserWolfLaserWolf Portland Oregon 11,517 Posts
    RIP
  • dammsdamms 704 Posts
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