HutchFan

Agreed!

Interesting. I wasn't aware of that.

More by the L.A. 4: I really like this album.

Recently picked up this CD at a library book sale:

Yeah! Great stuff.

Yes.

A must for Beirach-ophiles (like yours truly). My introduction to the Soprano Summit many years ago.

Herbie Mann & Ramsey Lewis would definitely be at the top of my list. I'd also throw Gato Barbieri in there (especially the A&M stuff and after). Quite a few albums by Hank Crawford and Bobby Hackett too. Of course, I like these musicians or I wouldn't bring the LPs home in the first place. But I definitely have more because it's so common to stumble across inexpensive copies.

Now spinning: Herbie Mann - The Evolution of Mann (Atlantic, 2-LPs) This 1972 compilation is one of many Herbie Mann albums that I've found in dollar bins. Just like @Teasing the Korean notes on this thread.

Astonishing solo piano.

No doubt! Partly due to the fact that Mann was incredibly prolific. . . . Also, African Suite was released in Johnny Rae's name, rather than Mann's. (I assume this was to get around contractual obligations.)

No surprise there. It's got "your guy" on bass: George Duvivier. Actually, I love Duvivier too. I just think you were the one who made me sit up & listen to him carefully.

It's good stuff! After making With Flute to Boot with Machito, Mann formed his own Afro-Latin band. Along with African Suite, I'm especially partial to Flute, Brass, Vibes and Percussion.

Very nice. Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference, no? Hearing Philly Joe with those three percussionists is something special.

Looks interesting. The Feed the Fire band.

Now spinning: Jimmie Rowles - Shade and Light (Ahead, 1978) with George Duvivier & Oliver Jackson

Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Verve, 2 LPs) Supremely relaxed small-group swing. Eldridge's absolute mastery is evident in every note.

Yep. It's a good one.

Now streaming: Vibraphone – Johnny Rae Flute, Bass Clarinet – Herbie Mann Piano – Bob Corwin Bass – Jack Six Drums – "Philly Joe" Jones Percussion – Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Jose Mangual, Victor Pantoja

ETC [Steve La Spina, Fred Hersch, Jeff Hirshfield] Plus One [Jerry Bergonzi] (Red, 1993)