Herbie Mann was a fascinating artist. Not only was he a masterful jazz flutist but he also crossed over to Latin, funk, soul, bossa nova and rock, and he pioneered world music. His curiosity and ability to adapt to various styles was almost unrivaled during the 1960s and '70s.
One of his most popular Latin-jazz albums was Latin Mann: Afro Bossa to Blues.…
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