Golden Flower: Live in Sweden showcases the creative breadth of Yusef Lateef. This release of two previously unreleased live sessions from 1967 and 1972, recorded in Sweden and now available on vinyl for the first time, reveals an artist who understands jazz as a holistic experience. Lateef’s concept of »autophysiopsychic sound« — music as an expression of the body, mind, and soul — is brought to life here. Using the saxophone and flute, he combines post-bop, African and Eastern influences to create a deeply resonant sound that lies somewhere between spirituality and groove. This is not a nostalgic retrospective, but rather a vibrant document characterised by intense live performances, and a rare gem in the world of Record Store Day.
Yusef Lateef – Golden Flower: Live In Sweden