Verve Jazz Masters 56: Herbie Mann

Verve Jazz Masters (Series), Herbie Mann | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 21, 1996)
• Original Release Date: May 21, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B00000471K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,485 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good collection for the beginner, June 19, 2000

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This review is from: Verve Jazz Masters 56: Herbie Mann (Audio CD)

This is a good choice if you are just learning about Herbie Mann. Most indivduals don't think of the flute as a jazz instrument, but Herbie proves them wrong. This collection showcases Mann's different moods,including his interesting "The Evolution of Mann". A good first buy CD, that will open you up to other of his music.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Swingin' Latin Flute Music, August 28, 2001

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Glenn R. Ellison (Pembroke Pines, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verve Jazz Masters 56: Herbie Mann (Audio CD)

While recording for Verve records in the late '50's Herbie Mann's music reflected a decidedly Latin bent. This was a very good thing! The flute, especially Herbie's flute, lends itself well to this genre. He single-handidly popularized the instrument and this collection of tunes provides a good example of how he did it. Besides the Latin-tinged numbers, there's also a fair share of standards. His versions of "Stardust" and "You Stepped Out of a Dream" are particularly beautiful.