Herbie Mann - Windows Open (1968) [2005]

Recorded with Herbie Mann's working band at the time, Windows Opened captures the quintet tackling a mixed set of contemporary jazz and pop tunes. Especially noteworthy are takes on Tim Hardin's "If I Were a Carpenter" and the Wayne Shorter composition "Footprints." Although this is not one of the essential recordings in Mann's catalog, it features excellent playing throughout, with an amazing collection of talent: vibist, future funk/fusion star and acid jazz grandfather Roy Ayers; the unique free-jazz guitarist Sonny Sharrock; and the soon-to-be co-founder of Weather Report, bassist Miroslav Vitous. An enjoyable recording throughout.

Tracks:

01. Herbie Mann : There Is A Mountain [00:06:06]
02. Herbie Mann : If I Were A Carpenter [00:05:41]
03. Herbie Mann : Paper Man [00:06:48]
04. Herbie Mann : Footprints [00:08:26]
05. Herbie Mann : By The Time I Get To Phoenix (Single) [00:02:16]
06. Herbie Mann : Windows Opened [00:07:36]