Herbie Mann

Herbie Mann

acid jazz, bossa nova, disco, jazz, jazz fusion, world music

United States

About

Sound in a sentence: "With a buoyant groove and intricate layering of textures, Mann's music pulsates with rhythmic vitality, inviting movement and engagement."
Herbie Mann stands as a pivotal figure in the evolution of jazz, embodying an ethos that bridges traditional forms with contemporary expressions. His work opened doors for listeners to experience the rhythmic complexities of music from around the globe, influencing how jazz interacts with diverse cultural sounds and encouraging a more inclusive musical landscape.
Herbie Mann stands as a pivotal figure in the evolution of jazz, embodying an ethos that bridges traditional forms with contemporary expressions. His work opened doors for listeners to experience the rhythmic complexities of music from around the globe, influencing how jazz interacts with diverse cultural sounds and encouraging a more inclusive musical landscape. Approaching music with an adventurous spirit, Mann's innovative use of flutes set him apart in a genre often dominated by brass and percussion. He adeptly blended elements of jazz with bossa nova and later, acid jazz, not merely incorporating these styles but allowing them to reshape his sound. This fluidity created sonic spaces where improvisation thrived alongside structured compositions, inviting musicians from various backgrounds to collaborate and push their own boundaries. Mann frequently explores themes of connection—both human and cultural—through storytelling that balances sincerity with a sense of playfulness. His lyrical narratives resonate with an eagerness to celebrate life's experiences, often depicting moments of introspection against vibrant backdrops. This approach creates a dynamic interplay between lightness and depth, drawing listeners into a shared emotional journey.

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Discography

66 releases 66 studio 1955–1987
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Jasil Brazz

Jasil Brazz

1987

Brazil: Once Again

Brazil: Once Again

1978

Bird in a Silver Cage

Bird in a Silver Cage

1976

Reggae II

Reggae II

1976

Gagaku & Beyond

Gagaku & Beyond

1976

Surprises

Surprises

1976

Discothèque

Discothèque

1975

Waterbed

Waterbed

1975

Reggae

Reggae

1974

London Underground

London Underground

1974

First Light

First Light

1974

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

1973

Mississippi Gambler

Mississippi Gambler

1972

Push Push

Push Push

1971

Memphis Two-Step

Memphis Two-Step

1971

Herbie Mann Live at Newport

Herbie Mann Live at Newport

Herbie Mann Returns to the Village Gate

Herbie Mann Returns to the Village Gate

New Mann at Newport

New Mann at Newport

The Wailing Dervishes

The Wailing Dervishes

Hold On, I'm Comin'

Hold On, I'm Comin'

Muscle Shoals Nitty Gritty

Muscle Shoals Nitty Gritty

1970

Stone Flute

Stone Flute

1970

Standing Ovation at Newport

Standing Ovation at Newport

Monday Night at the Village Gate

Monday Night at the Village Gate

Memphis Underground

Memphis Underground

1969

Concerto Grosso in D Blues

Concerto Grosso in D Blues

1969

Live at the Whisky a Go Go

Live at the Whisky a Go Go

1969

Glory of Love

Glory of Love

1968

Windows Opened

Windows Opened

1968

The Inspiration I Feel

The Inspiration I Feel

1968

A Mann & a Woman

A Mann & a Woman

1967

Impressions of the Middle East

Impressions of the Middle East

1967

The Herbie Mann String Album

The Herbie Mann String Album

1967

The Beat Goes On

The Beat Goes On

1967

Today!

Today!

1966

Our Mann Flute

Our Mann Flute

1966

My Kinda Groove

My Kinda Groove

1965

Latin Mann

Latin Mann

1965

Herbie Mann Plays The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd

Herbie Mann Plays The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd

1965

Nirvana

Nirvana

1964

Latin Fever

Latin Fever

1964

Do the Bossa Nova with Herbie Mann

Do the Bossa Nova with Herbie Mann

1963

Richard Rodgers’ No Strings. An After‐Theatre Version

Richard Rodgers’ No Strings. An After‐Theatre Version

1962

Right Now

Right Now

1962

Brazil, Bossa Nova & Blues

Brazil, Bossa Nova & Blues

1962

At the Village Gate

At the Village Gate

1961

The Family of Mann

The Family of Mann

1961

Flute, Brass, Vibes and Percussion

Flute, Brass, Vibes and Percussion

1961

Flautista!

Flautista!

1960

The Common Ground

The Common Ground

1960

Herbie Mann with the Wessel Ilcken Trio

Herbie Mann with the Wessel Ilcken Trio

1958

Mann in the Morning

Mann in the Morning

1958

Just Wailin'

Just Wailin'

1958

Flute Soufflé

Flute Soufflé

1957

Yardbird Suite

Yardbird Suite

1957

The Magic Flute of Herbie Mann

The Magic Flute of Herbie Mann

1957

Flute Fraternity

Flute Fraternity

1957

Great Ideas of Western Mann

Great Ideas of Western Mann

1957

Mann Alone

Mann Alone

1957

Salute to the Flute

Salute to the Flute

1957

Flute Flight

Flute Flight

1957

Sultry Serenade

Sultry Serenade

1957

The Herbie Mann–Sam Most Quintet

The Herbie Mann–Sam Most Quintet

1956

Herbie Mann Plays

Herbie Mann Plays

1956

Love and the Weather

Love and the Weather

1956

Flamingo

Flamingo

1955

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