chris Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Speaking of: what do you think of the Lateef/Von Freeman album. I'm keen to listen, but it's not cheap to procure...a good investment? Quote
JSngry Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 I really like the one with Ricky Ford. I know earlier I said Rene McLean, but I was wrong, it's the one with Ricky Ford. That one is just gonzo. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Some of the Yusef/??? came out when I was completely broke and could't even get the disc with Von. Hope to find a copy soon. Quote
John L Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Hmm. I downloaded the Yusef/Von album a while back on iTunes (I believe). I don't know if its still there. Quote
king ubu Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Any recommendations regarding other YAL releases? And any hints on where to get them? I've been meaning to check out a few for years, but they never showed up anywhere. Don't even remember where I found the Lateef/Freeman, probably in some weird sales bin, where some obscure stuff would show up ... I miss those bins! Quote
jazzbo Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 I really like the one with Ricky Ford. I know earlier I said Rene McLean, but I was wrong, it's the one with Ricky Ford. That one is just gonzo. I agree, that is my favorite YAL release. Quote
jlhoots Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Just pulled out Before Dawn - great album!! Quote
chris Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Hmm. I downloaded the Yusef/Von album a while back on iTunes (I believe). I don't know if its still there. Sadly, it doesn't look like it is! But the album with Ricky Ford is, so I might as well spring for that one Quote
JamesJazz Posted January 22, 2014 Report Posted January 22, 2014 What a sound, and what a human being. His spirit was so strong; he was indomitable. He stood up to the Detroit Police 'back in the day' and that took guts. Fortunately he returned to Detroit many times over the years, and when he (still) played nightclubs, his weekends at Baker's were not to be missed, especially if Terry Pollard was onboard. "Lateef At Cranbrook" is but one of many great recordings. I'm told that there are more tapes from that same time - 1957 - maybe those will one day be issued. His autobiography is disappointing, as Mark noted, but Yusef knew what he wanted to say and he said it. Quote
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