Release Date 28th November 2025
RSD Black Friday
The first official release of two concerts from Swedish television and radio archives of legendary American saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef.
They were recorded on September 13, 1967 with pianist Lars Sjosten, bassist Palle Danielson and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, and on August 1, 1972 at the Ahus Jazz Festival with pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Bob Cunningham and Albert "Tootie" Heath once again on drums.
This is the second official release from Elemental Music in cooperation with the Yusef
Lateef Estate, following 2024's Atlantis Lullaby. Golden Flower - Live In Sweden was
transferred from the original tapes and restored and mastered by renowned technician Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, Los Angeles.
This 2LP audiophile set, pressed on 180g premium vinyl and packaged in a deluxe
gatefold sleeve with an extensive LP size insert featuring rare photographs, newly
commissioned liner notes, and interviews and testimonials from Kenny Barron, Chico
Hamilton, and other musicians who were inspired by and knew and played with Lateef.