Flutist Herbie Mann's first recording as a leader (seven selections from 1954 originally on a 10" LP plus four others cut in 1956) has been reissued on CD with three alternate takes added on. Even back in 1954, Mann (who doubles here on flute and alto flute) had his own sound. The music (featuring either Benny Weeks or Joe Puma on guitar in a piano-less quartet) is essentially straight-ahead bop and finds Mann playing quite melodically and with swing. This set is a good example of Herbie Mann's early style before he started exploring various types of world musics. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Chicken Little 2:58
Herbie Mann
2 Cuban Love Song 3:13
Dorothy Fields / Jimmy McHugh / Herbert Stothart
3 The Things We Did Last Summer 4:12
Sammy Cahn / Jule Styne
4 Deep Night 3:36
Charles Henderson / Rudy Vallée
5 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 4:03
Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler
6 After Work 4:04
Herbie Mann
7 Moon Dreams 3:26
Chummy MacGregor / Johnny Mercer
8 A Spring Morning 2:40
Herbie Mann
9 Scuffles 2:54
Gardner / Herbie Mann
10 The Purple Grotto 2:42
Herbie Mann
11 My Little Suede Shoes 2:40
Herbie Mann / Charlie Parker
– Bonus Cuts –
12 A Spring Morning (Take 6) 2:49
Herbie Mann
13 The Purple Grotto (Take 1) 2:53
Herbie Mann
14 Chicken Little (Take 3) 3:11
Herbie Mann
Credits
Bass – Keith Hodgson (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 to 14), Whitey Mitchell (2, 4, 7, 9)
Drums – Herbie Wasserman (2, 4, 7, 9), Lee Rockey (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 to 14)
Flute, Alto Flute – Herbie Mann
Guitar – Benny Weeks (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 to 14), Joe Puma (2, 4, 7, 9)
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HERBIE MANN — Herbie Mann Plays (1956-2001) RM | Serie Bethlehem Archives | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
24.5.21
CANDIDO ft. AL COHN - Candido (1956-2004) RM / WV (image+.cue), lossless
This album, first issued by ABC-Paramount, marked Cuban percussionist Candido Camero's recording debut as a leader, and while he obviously has a prominent role, these 1956 sessions represent far more than a vehicle for his conga and bongo playing. The band includes the always inspired tenor saxophonist Al Cohn, pianist Dick Katz, bassist Whitey Mitchell, guitarist Joe Puma, and drummer Ted Sommer. The selections include gems from the swing era, show tunes, and originals, all of which swing like mad. The group is at its very best in the driving "Stompin' at the Savoy," due to its inspired solos and the tradeoffs between Cohn and the leader (on bongos). Puma contributed the easygoing "Candi Bar," while Sommer's "Candido's Camera" is a snappy vehicle showcasing Candido and Al Cohn. One can easily imagine enjoying the lively interpretation of "Perdido" in a Cuban nightclub. The leader's march-like tempo introducing "Poinciana" suggests Ravel's Bolero before he relaxes his cadence into a more swinging setting. A romp through "Cheek to Cheek" provides a satisfying finale to a very enjoyable CD. Finally reissued in the summer of 2004, this remastered Verve limited edition should be considered essential for fans of Latin jazz. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1 Mambo Inn 4:57
Mario Bauzá / Edgar Sampson / Bobby Woodlen
2 I'll Be Back for More 4:23
Candido / Edgar Sampson
3 Stompin' at the Savoy 3:26
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra / Andy Razaf / Edgar Sampson / Chick Webb
4 Candi Bar 4:14
Joe Puma
5 Broadway 4:13
Lew Brown / Buddy DeSylva / Ray Henderson
6 Perdido 3:49
Ervin Drake / Hans Lengsfelder / Juan Tizol
7 Indian Summer 5:43
Al Dubin / Victor Herbert
8 Candido's Camera 4:09
Sommer
9 Poinciana 4:17
Buddy Bernier / Nat Simon
10 Cheek to Cheek 4:19
Irving Berlin
Credits :
Bass – Whitey Mitchell
Bongos, Congas – Candido Camero
Drums – Teddy Sommer
Guitar – Joe Puma
Mastered By – Bob Irwin, Jayme Pieruzzi
Piano – Dick Katz
Producer [Original Recordings Produced By] – Creed Taylor
Tenor Saxophone – Al Cohn
23.8.18
SUE & RALPH SHARON - Mr & Mrs Jazz [1956] Bethlehem
1 It Don't Mean A Thing 4:08
2 A Nightingale Can Sing The Blues 5:33
3 A Fine Romance 3:02
4 Hugette Waltz 2:09
5 I Could Have Told You 4:19
6 A Trout No Doubt 3:10
7 Mynah Lament 5:55
8 With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair 2:55
9 Just You, Just Me 5:03
10 Nothing At All 4:43
11 That Goldblatt Magic 4:45
Credits
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Jo Jones
Guitar – Joe Puma
Piano – Ralph Sharon
Tenor Saxophone – J.R. Monterose
Vibraphone – Eddie Costa
Vocals – Sue Sharon
1.1.18
HERBIE MANN / BOBBY JASPAR - Flute Flight (1957-2002) RM / Mp3
Tracklist
1 Tuttie Flutie 10:05
Written-By – Mann
2 Bo Do 5:53
Written-By – Puma
3 Flute Bass Blues 7:19
Written-By – Watkins
4 Flute Bob 6:57
Written-By – Jaspar
5 Solacium 5:50
Written-By – Flanagan
Credits
Bass – Doug Watkins (tracks: 3 to 5), Wendell Marshall (tracks: 1, 2)
Drums – Bobby Donaldson
Flute – Bobby Jaspar
Flute, Alto Flute – Herbie Mann (tracks: 1, 2)
Guitar – Joe Puma (tracks: 1, 2)
Piano – Tommy Flanagan
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Eddie Costa (tracks: 3 to 5)
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