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Angel Eyes
| Recorded | Jun 11, 1959 |
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| Label | Savoy Records |
| Released | 1959 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1734369 |
The record
A euphonium gives this 1959 Savoy date an unusual low voice, matched by Lateef's own turns on oboe and flute alongside tenor. The rhythm section keeps things swinging under all the tonal experiment.
Session personnel
- William Austin — bass
- Frank Gant — drums, percussion
- Bernard McKinney — euphonium
- Terry Pollard — piano
- Yusef Lateef — tenor saxophone, flute, oboe
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1979 | Savoy Records · SJL 2238 — Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo, Gatefold earliest on file · RVG stamp; gatefold |
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| 1979 | Savoy Records — STEREO |
Follow the players
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