The first official release of two stunning live performances by the legendary saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef arrives this winter. Golden Flower – Live In Sweden captures Lateef in two inspired concerts recorded for Swedish television and radio in 1967 and 1972, now finally issued as a 2CD deluxe digipak edition with a 20-page booklet.
This limited-edition release marks the second official collaboration between Elemental Music and the Yusef Lateef Estate, following 2024’s acclaimed Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert from Avignon. Transferred from the original tapes and restored and mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab in Los Angeles, the recordings highlight Lateef’s boundary-pushing spirit and deep musical intelligence.
The set features performances with two distinct quartets, showcasing the range and evolution of Lateef’s artistry.
The 1967 Mosebacke concert pairs him with Lars Sjösten (piano), Palle Danielsson (bass), and Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums), while the 1972 Åhus Jazz Festival performance finds him joined by Kenny Barron (piano), Bob Cunningham (bass), and Heath once again on drums.
The 2CD set includes rare photographs, new liner notes, and personal reflections from Barron and other musicians who were inspired by Lateef’s visionary approach.
Tracklist:
Disc 1 – Recorded at Mosebacke, Sweden (September 13, 1967)
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One Little Indian
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Straighten Up and Fly Right
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The Poor Fisherman
Disc 2 – Recorded at Åhus Jazz Festival, Sweden (August 1, 1972)
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Eboness
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Lowland Lullaby
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A Flower
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Yusef’s Mood
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Inside Atlantis
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