Jazz for the Thinker is the debut album by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef recorded in 1957 and released on the Savoy label.[1] The album was produced from Lateef's earliest recording session and was the second album released under his leadership.

Jazz for the Thinker
Studio album by Yusef Lateef
Released	1957
Recorded	April 5, 1957 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	Savoy MG 12109
Producer	Ozzie Cadena
Yusef Lateef chronology
Jazz for the Thinker (1957) Stable Mates (1961)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars.[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Yusef Lateef

1. "Happyology" - 10:50
2. "O' Blues" - 9:00
3. "Midday" - 7:46
4. "Polarity" - 6:58
5. "Space" - 5:48

Personnel

• Yusef Lateef - tenor saxophone, flute, arghul, scraper, vocalizing
• Curtis Fuller - trombone, tambourine
• Hugh Lawson - piano
• Ernie Farrow - bass, rabat
• Louis Hayes - drums
• Doug Watkins - finger cymbals, percussion

References