This 1961 recording not only shows Lateef’s interest in eastern music, but his skill in deftly weaving those sounds into jazz & blues.

Tracklist:

1. Plum Blossom, The
2. Blues for the Orient
3. Ching Miau
4. Don’t Blame Me
5. Love Theme from “Spartacus”
6. Snafu
7. Purple Flower
8. Love Theme from “The Robe”
9. Three Faces of Balal, The

UPC: 888072300125
Label: Prestige
Release Date: 7.18.06
Format: CD