In the 1950s, Herbie Mann frequently shared the spotlight on record dates with other flutists. This V.S.O.P. LP, a reissue of a set originally for Mode and also out for awhile on Premier, matches Mann (who here also plays piccolo, clarinet and tenor) with Buddy Collette (switching between flute, clarinet, tenor and alto) in a quintet with pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Buddy Clark and drummer Mel Lewis. The results are generally pleasing, if somewhat lightweight, with such obscure tunes as "Here's Buddy," Rowles' "Pop Melody," "Here's Pete" and Mann's "Theme from 'Theme From'" alternating with three standards and Chico Hamilton's "Morning After." The most interesting aspect to this lightly swinging music is the constant switching around of the lead voices on their various horns. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Herbie's Buddy 4:08
Herbie Mann
2. Perdido 4:13
Ervin Drake / Hans Lengsfelder / Juan Tizol
3. Baubles, Bangles And Beads 4:20
George Forrest / Robert Wright
4. Give A Little Whistle 3:35
Leigh Harline / Ned Washington
5. Here's Pete 2:40
Pete Rugolo
6. Theme From "Theme From" 6:44
Herbie Mann
7. Nancy With The Laughing Face 3:57
James Van Heusen / Phil Silvers
8. Morning After 2:38
Herbie Mann
Credits :
Bass – Buddy Clark
Drums – Mel Lewis
Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Herbie Mann
Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Buddy Collette
Piano, Celesta – Jimmy Rowles
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