Latin Mann: Afro to Bossa to Blues

by Herbie Mann

Latin Mann: Afro to Bossa to Blues cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1965
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:55
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to cross-cultural rhythmic exploration, flautist Herbie Mann bridges diverse musical idioms on 'Latin Mann'. Arranged largely by Oliver Nelson, the sessions seamlessly blend dense Afro-Cuban percussion and breezy bossa nova textures with the driving urgency of mid-60s soul jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: flute, dance, party, rhythmic, instrumental, percussive, fusion

Tracklist

  1. Let's Boom Chitty Boom (3:21)
  2. What'd I Say (4:57)
  3. Se帽or Blues (3:50)
  4. Bijou (3:23)
  5. Jungle Fantasy (3:51)
  6. Watermelon Man (4:06)
  7. Interlude (4:11)
  8. The Jive Samba (5:01)
  9. Ave Maria Morena (4:34)
  10. Manteca (4:35)

Credits

  • Herbie Mann - primary artist, flute
  • Oliver Nelson - arranged by, conductor
  • Bobby Rodriguez - bass
  • Earl May - bass
  • Danny Bank - bass clarinet
  • Quentin Jackson - bass trombone
  • Tony Studd - bass trombone
  • Carlos "Patato" Valdes - percussion

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