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Rich Tones Curated Jazz

Profile: Yusef Lateef + 3 Versions of All Blues | March 18, 2022

By Rich Rector

Published March 13, 2022 at 10:30 AM MDT

Yusef Lateef

Lateef is known for incorporating Eastern music into his jazz. We also play 3 versions of the classic Miles Davis tune "All Blues".

Listen to the Promo for the show:

28 - PROMO Show #28 - Yusef Lateef.mp3

This show was inspired by my brother, Gary Rector. His suggestion allowed me to learn more about Lateef and his unique contributions to jazz.

Yusef Lateef - Flute

Yusef Lateef - Oboe

Besides his main instruments, the tenor sax and flute, Yusef Lateef played oboe, bassoon, and a variety of other wind instruments. One is called the Xun, which is a Chinese globe-shaped flute that he plays on the song The Plum Blossom. Here are some photos of the Xun, and a link to its Wikipedia page.

Chinese Xun (pronounced "sheen")

More Chinese Xun

In addition, take a look at this Interview From October 21, 2009

And here is tonight's Playlist:

Rich Tones Curated Jazz

Rich Rector

Rich Rector is the host of Rich Tones Curated Jazz. A one hour journey into the wonderful world of jazz music.

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Rich has been around music all his life. His dad had a swing band in the 1940’s and played saxophones and clarinets. Rich played one of those clarinets in grade school band, and also took up the guitar in high school. But never was a jazz player. Instead, he listened! RichTones Curated Jazz on KPCW gives our listeners a new perspective on jazz.

While attending Stanford University Rich's roommate, Ian McIlraith, was a jazz saxophone player who was familiar with many jazz players and songs. Ian really educated him about jazz; he taught him how to listen closely for different artists’ playing styles and he introduced him to the classic jazz standards.

He honed his listening skills by attending many concerts and jazz festivals. Some of the people and places Rich remembers are Mike Stern at The Regatta Bar at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA; Milt Jackson at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, CA; Bill Frisell at The Blue Note in NYC; local combos at The Green Mill in Chicago; and The Blue Room in Kansas City’s Jazz District, just to name a few. In addition, Rich was able to see performances by Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and many more.

If you’re new to jazz, Rich Tones will introduce you to new players and sounds; if you’re already a jazz buff, Rich Tones will give you a new personal perspective on the genre.