The Gentle Giant is an album by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef recorded in 1970 and 1971 and released on the Atlantic label.[2]

The Gentle Giant
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary/February 1972[1]
RecordedApril 7 & 9, 1970;
September 1–2, 1971
StudioRegent Sound Studios & Atlantic Recording Studios, New York City
GenreJazz, Jazz Fusion
Length38:39
LabelAtlantic
SD 1602
ProducerJoel Dorn
Yusef Lateef chronology
Suite 16
(1970)
The Gentle Giant
(1972)
Hush 'N' Thunder
(1972)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [3]

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with the review by Michael G. Nastos stating, "While inconsistent and at times uneven, there's more to praise than damn in the grooves and unique musicianship he offers with this small ensemble of focused and singular-minded players... this album is clear evidence of how great a musician Yusef Lateef was, but not in the context of his best music".[3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Yusef Lateef except as indicated

  1. "Nubian Lady" (Kenny Barron) - 6:39
  2. "Lowland Lullabye" (Traditional) - 2:23
  3. "Hey Jude" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 9:01
  4. "Jungle Plum" (Barron) - 4:33
  5. "The Poor Fisherman" - 3:41
  6. "African Song" (Barron) - 3:50
  7. "Queen of the Night" - 2:13
  8. "Below Yellow Bell" - 5:07
  • Recorded at Regent Sound Studios in New York City on April 7, 1970 (track 3) and April 9, 1970 (track 7) and at Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City on September 1, 1971 (tracks 2, 5 & 6) and September 2, 1971 (tracks 1, 4 & 8)

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Billboard February 19, 1972
  2. ^ Yusef Lateef discography accessed July 20, 2012
  3. ^ a b Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review, accessed July 20, 2012