R.I.P. Yusef Lateef

R.I.P. Yusef Lateef


Photo by Tom Beetz


The legendary Grammy Award-winning composer, jazz multi-instrumentalist, artist, and author Yusef Lateef, known for combining jazz with Eastern and world music instruments, died earlier today at his home in Shutesbury, Mass, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports. He was 93.



You'll find links to Lateef's music, art, and writings at his official website. The below live clips only hint at the breadth of his work.










via Brandon Stosuy

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