Jazz for the Thinker explained

Jazz for the Thinker
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Yusef Lateef
Cover:	Jazz for the Thinker.jpg
Released:	1957
Recorded:	April 5, 1957 New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Savoy MG 12109
Producer:	Ozzie Cadena
Chronology:	Yusef Lateef
Next Title:	Stable Mates
Next Year:	1961

Jazz for the Thinker is the debut album by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef recorded in 1957 and released on the Savoy label.^[1] The album was produced from Lateef's earliest recording session and was the second album released under his leadership.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars.^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Yusef Lateef

1. "Happyology" - 10:50
2. "O' Blues" - 9:00
3. "Midday" - 7:46
4. "Polarity" - 6:58
5. "Space" - 5:48

Personnel

• Yusef Lateef - tenor saxophone, flute, arghul, scraper, vocalizing
• Curtis Fuller - trombone, tambourine
• Hugh Lawson - piano
• Ernie Farrow - bass, rabat
• Louis Hayes - drums
• Doug Watkins - finger cymbals, percussion

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/yusef-lateef/catalog/#savoy-mg-12109 Yusef Lateef discography
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/jazz-for-the-thinker-mw0000875319 Allmusic Review