Manfred Mann's 1967 instrumental album "Soul of Mann" showcased the bandleader's burgeoning interest in jazz, soul, and psychedelia, moving away from chart-focused pop. The album features a mix of original material and covers, including a notable rendition of "Soul of Mann" by Mike Hugg.
- The album was released on the short-lived East Central One label, a subsidiary of Fontana Records.
- "Soul of Mann" was Manfred Mann's second album to feature only instrumental tracks, following 1966's "As Is".
- The album reached number 43 on the UK Albums Chart.
Manfred Mann was a South African-born keyboardist and bandleader who found fame in the 1960s British Invasion scene, best known for his dynamic, jazz-inflected R&B and pop. At the time of "Soul of Mann," he was exploring more experimental sounds, moving beyond the R&B hits that had defined his early career.
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