Yusef Lateef

Eastern Sounds

The Plum Blossom
Blues For The Orient
Chinq Miau
Don't Blame Me
Love Theme From Spartacus
Snafu
Purple Flower
Love Theme From The Robe
The Three Faces Of Balal

"Eastern Sounds" is marked by its calm, introspective atmosphere—free of showmanship yet full of virtuosity. Its beauty lies in its meditative restraint, the unity of its musical vision, and the quiet confidence of its performers. The album stands as one of Lateef’s most accessible and influential recordings, a blueprint for cross-cultural fusion that maintains emotional depth and spiritual clarity.

Released: Early September 2025

True Mono LP - Catalogue Number. ERC114M
Edition of 345.
ERC will not undertake a repress of any release at any future point.