Title: Weakest of the Herbie Mann Live Recordings
Product review: Let me preface this review by stating from the beginning, I am a huge fan of Herbie Mann's music. I've been listening to him since 1974, soon after I began learning to play the flute.Like many jazz musicians, Herbie Mann was able to convey the energy/vibe from the crowd, back to the audience. This is especially evident in the second of the Live at Newport recordings, "Standing Ovation." Listen to the encore of "Comin' Home Baby" and you'll hear what I mean. On "New Mann at Newport" Herbie's solos sound just a bit forced and it seems to me that there's a certain cohesiveness that's lacking. The title also seems ironic since the playing seems to be trying to recapture the magic of the previous Newport recordings.Herbie Mann recorded a genuinely satisfying wealth of music to listen to. If you're looking to get started, I suggest you check out my list here on Amazon.
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