Happy birthday to Yusef Lateef, born on this day in 1920! A jazz multi-instrumentalist whose love for music, sparked in Detroit’s vibrant scene, mastered sax, flute, and oboe, blending bebop with Eastern and world sounds. His innovative albums like Eastern Sounds (1961) and
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@SVG__Collection Eastern Sounds brings tears to my eyes. It's such a beautiful album. And Dr. Yusuf Lateef, probably my favorite of all time. A master.
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@SVG__Collection A very good bop tenor man, but always seemed to be wrapped up in other sounds and styles of music. 🎶😎
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@SVG__Collection i’ve had the pleasure ! one of the most important gigs of my life ! Happy Birthday Maestro
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@SVG__Collection Yes! One of the few accounts I have seen that acknowledged Mr. Lateef’s birthday yesterday. Thank you. He was my birthday twin. 🤗💜💫✨🎉🎂🎈
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GOD IS ON THE MOVE! In a world that feels darker by the day, more people are opening their Bibles, tuning into worship, and seeking truth since 2019. God is still moving — and hearts are still turning toward Him!
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@SVG__Collection One of my all time favorite albums, not just jazz, is his Blues for the Orient. Beautiful album!!
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@SVG__Collection I want to see him playing 4 saxophones at once without taking a breath for an hour.
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On this day in 1989, Miles and the band perform on Night Music with David Sanborn. He is interviewed by Marcus Miller.
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Happy birthday to Wynton Marsalis, born on this day in 1961! A jazz trumpet virtuoso whose love for music, sparked in New Orleans’ rich musical heritage, redefined modern jazz. Mastering classical and jazz, his albums like Black Codes (From the Underground) (1985) and
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