This 1972 album captures Herbie Mann at the height of his explorations into jazz fusion, blending his signature flute with rhythms and textures drawn from funk and R&B.
- The album was recorded in 1971 at the Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City.
- "Mississippi Gambler" reached number 163 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 24 on the Jazz Albums chart.
- The track "Genius of Love" from this album became a significant influence on later hip-hop artists, particularly Grandmaster Flash.
Herbie Mann was an American jazz musician, composer, and producer. He is best known for his pioneering work in jazz fusion and his extensive discography exploring a wide range of global music influences.
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