Yusef Lateef - Introlude

Bands like the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin were created within the 1960’s. The rise of new emerging artists familiarized the public to the sound of rock ‘n roll. From their iconic stage presence, there were higher levels of energy produced during performances in both the bands and the crowd.

When the 80s hit it was time for stronger, crazier, and overall intensive music to be created... This was not only because of their instrumentals, but because of their messages behind the music. Their reason of being focused on having a good time, which included a lot of partying with a lot women. Of course, there were adults who were against the impressionable youth listening to more vulgar music.

Rock ‘n roll today has taken a back seat in the world of music. The new generation is all about genres including pop, alternative, and rap. I do not see many people my age enjoying the intense sounds of classic rock music from the past. There are many groups that are trying to make a name for themselves in the modern rock scene, but not many people know about them.

Source: The Evolution Of Rock 'N Roll by Brooke Sanches

Yusef Lateef - Introlude

• Recorded on: August 14, 1961
• Recorded in: New York City
• Genre: Hard Bop

"Yusef Lateef remained active as a composer, improviser, and educator, teaching at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, performing and recording as a leader and collaborator on noteworthy recordings."

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