Prayer to the East


Prayer to the East is an album by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef recorded in 1957 and released on the Savoy label.
The title track was composed by Ali Jackson, drummer Oliver Jackson's brother.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3½ stars stating "Prayer to the East by Yusef Lateef remains a seemingly blessed moment of creative interaction between American modern jazz and the music of the so-called Arab East".

Track listing

All compositions by Yusef Lateef except as indicated
  1. "A Night in Tunisia" - 9:55
  2. "Endura" - 13:10
  3. "Prayer to the East" - 8:19
  4. "Love Dance" - 6:46
  5. "Lover Man" - 6:37

    Personnel