Released 70 years ago
Herbie Mann Plays
Herbie Mann · 1956
36 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion · disco · bossa nova
A vibrant blend of jazz and world influences, featuring breezy melodies and engaging improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic explorations throughout
- breezy tunes for relaxation
- engaging improvisation for curious listeners
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional experiences
- prefer longer, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1956, 'Herbie Mann Plays' was Herbie Mann's first album as a bandleader after establishing himself as a talented flutist in the jazz scene. This album marked his transition into the mainstream jazz world, showcasing his unique blend of jazz with Latin influences and setting the stage for his future explorations in bossa nova and world music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Stan Getz· Weather Report
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chicken Little 2:58
- 2 Cuban Love Song 3:16
- 3 The Things We Did Last Summer 4:15
- 4 Deep Night 3:40
- 5 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 4:00
- 6 After Work 4:05
- 7 Moon Dreams 3:25
- 8 A Spring Morning 2:45
- 9 Scuffles 2:57
- 10 The Purple Grotto 2:45
- 11 My Little Suede Shoes 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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