Strut presents an exclusive collaboration between two jazz greats, Bennie Maupin and Adam Rudolph, on â??Symphonic Tone Poem For Brother Yusefâ??, originally commissioned by the Angel City Jazz festival in Claremont, to mark the late, great Yusef Lateefâ??s 100th birthday on 9th October, 2020. - .. BROTHER YUSEF
"Symphonic Tone Poem For Brother Yusef" is a captivating CD release by renowned jazz musicians Bennie Maupin and Adam Rudolph, issued by the respected label Strut / Indigo. This album pays homage to the legendary pianist and composer Yusef Lateef, blending spiritual jazz with world music influences in an evocative suite of compositions. The collaboration between Maupin?s expressive reeds and Rudolph?s innovative percussion creates a deeply textured soundscape that honors Lateef's legacy while pushing creative boundaries. Strut / Indigo is known for its dedication to high-quality reissues and contemporary releases in soul, funk, jazz, and global grooves?making it a perfect home for this ambitious project. Bennie Maupin has been celebrated for his work with Miles Davis on "Bitches Brew" as well as Herbie Hancock's Headhunters band; Adam Rudolph stands out as an influential figure in world fusion and avant-garde improvisation.