Herbie Mann's African Suite

Herbie Mann's African Suite (also released as St. Thomas) is an album by American jazz flautist Herbie Mann recorded in 1959 and first released on the United Artists label.[1] The album was originally released under Johnny Rae's leadership due to Mann's contractual relationship with Verve Records.

Herbie Mann's African Suite
Studio album by
Johnny Rae's Afro-Jazz Septet
Released1959
Recorded1959
NYC
GenreJazz
Length37:05
LabelUnited Artists
UAL 4042
ProducerTom Wilson
Herbie Mann chronology
Flautista!
(1959)
Herbie Mann's African Suite
(1959)
Flute, Brass, Vibes and Percussion
(1960)

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Allmusic awarded the album 2 stars.[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated

  1. "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) - 8:05
  2. "Sorimao" - 5:15
  3. "Jungle Fantasy" (Esy Morales) - 7:45
  4. "Bedouin" - 4:40
  5. "Sudan" - 3:50
  6. "Ekunda" - 3:10
  7. "Guinean" - 4:20

Personnel

References

  1. United Artists 4000/5000 Series accessed August 26, 2015
  2. Allmusic listing accessed August 26, 2015
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