Mann, Herbie -afro-jazz Septet-
African Suite
Impressive session led jointly by Herbie Mann and John Rae. On side A, the group incessantly shifts from soft vibes-and-flute jazz to percussion-heavy Afro-Cuban rhythms to classic "Blue-Note" hard bop. Side B is the African Suite, a percussive trip across the Sahara. Personnel: Herbie Mann (flute, bass clarinet), Johnny Rae (vibes), Bob Corwin (piano), Jack Six (bass), Philly Joe Jones (drums on #1-3), Carlos Patato Valds, Victor Pantoja (conga), Jos Mangual (bongo). Recorded in New York City, 1959