This 1958 album marks an early dive into the jazz flute sound that would define Mann's career. Recorded in Sweden, it captures a moment of burgeoning cool jazz exploration.
- "Mann in the Morning" was released on the Swedish label WM Records. The album features Mann on flute, backed by a Swedish rhythm section. It was recorded in Stockholm.
- The album was released in September 1958. This period saw Mann establishing himself as a solo artist after earlier work in various ensembles.
- This album predates Mann's more commercially successful explorations into bossa nova and world music fusion. It showcases his commitment to the jazz idiom during his early career.
Herbie Mann was an American jazz musician and composer, best known for his work in the jazz flute style. He rose to prominence in the late 1950s and early 1960s, helping to popularize the flute in jazz.
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