VHS of the Day - "Yusef Lateef: Live at Luckman Theater"

VHS of the Day
Yusef Lateef and Eternal Wind: "Live at Luckman Theater" (YAL) 2001/2006
Featuring: Adam Rudolph, Ralph Jones, Federico Ramos, Charles Moore
Directed by Jerome Thomas; 75 minutes
Includes "Beyond The Sky", "Thebes", "When The Saints Go Marching In", "Mt. Hebron", "Augmented 4th Major 2nd" and others.
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"My music is a reflection of my endeavor to express beauty, to the degree that almighty God has permitted me to do so." - Yusef Lateef
Dr. Lateef is one of the most innovative and influential artists working in the arena of contemporary jazz. Join him here, with his longtime collaborators, the Eternal Wind Ensemble, as they travel on a sonic journey through creative landscapes. This visually, as well as aurally stunning video is a document of their 2001 concert at the Luckman Theater.
In 2001, Lateef, also a great educator, received the 16th annual Governor's award for arts and culture by Art Serve Michigan for his tremendous contribution to the music of the world and the identity of the city of Detroit as well as the Benny Golson Award from Howard University.
He was also recently honored by Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg for his contributions to the Pioneer Valley and the world of music.