Discothèque cover

Discothèque

Herbie Mann · 1975

41 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · disco · bossa nova

A vibrant fusion of disco and jazz that captures the exuberance of mid-70s dance culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor grooves with flair
  • vibrant energy for celebration
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • uplifting tracks for socializing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective music
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'Discothèque' marked Herbie Mann's foray into the disco scene following his successful album 'Push Push' in 1971. At this point, Mann was exploring new sounds and collaborations, indicating a shift towards more commercially viable music while maintaining his jazz roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Stan Getz· Weather Report

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hi-Jack 5:16
  • 2 Pick Up the Pieces 5:16
  • 3 Lady Marmalade 4:15
  • 4 Mediterranean 6:23
  • 5 I Can't Turn You Loose 3:20
  • 6 I Won't Last a Day Without You 2:50
  • 7 High Above the Andes 6:30
  • 8 Bird of Beauty 4:30
  • 9 Guava Jelly 3:20

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