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.United Artists 4000/5000 Series accessed August 26, 2015 The album was originally released under Johnny Rae's leadership due to Mann's contractual relationship with Verve Records.
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 2 stars.Allmusic listing accessed August 26, 2015
Track listing All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) - 8:05 "Sorimao" - 5:15 "Jungle Fantasy" (Esy Morales) - 7:45 "Bedouin" - 4:40 "Sudan" - 3:50 "Ekunda" - 3:10 "Guinean" - 4:20
Personnel Herbie Mann - flute, bass clarinet Johnny Rae - vibraphone Bob Corwin - piano Jack Six - bass Philly Joe Jones - drums (tracks 1–3) Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Victor Pantoja - congas José Mangual - bongos
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