Herbie Mann - It's a Funky Thing: The Very Best Of (2017)

Herbie Mann revolutionized the use of the flute in jazz. His legacy is revered for pushing the boundaries (like Miles Davis did) blending jazz, rock, funk, soul, and pop. This is the first collection to feature rare single edits of Herbie’s hits including “Philly Dog,” “A Man and A Woman,” and “Memphis Underground.” The CD also includes the hits “Hijack” and “Superman.” Featured vocalists include Tamiko Jones, Carmen McRae, Cissy Houston and Little Milton. Nine tracks are making their CD debut.


Tracks:

01. Comin' Home Baby (Single Version) (Tucker) - 2:32
02. Philly Dog (Single Version) (Thomas) - 2:29
03. A Man and a Woman (with Tamiko Jones) (Lai-Barouh-Keller) - 2:27
04. To Sir with Love (Black-London) - 2:34
05. Live for Life (with Carmen McRae) (Lai-Gimbel) - 2:47
06. Unchain My Heart (Sharp-Powell) - 2:41
07. Memphis Underground (Single Version) (Mann) - 3:06
08. Memphis Two-Step (Single Version) (Sebesky) - 3:05
09. Push Push Part 1 (Single Version) (Mann) - 3:14
10. Respect Yourself (Single Version) (Rice-Ingram) - 3:27
11. Hijack (Long Version) (Arbex) - 5:16
12. Waterbed (Chiles-Barton) - 3:51
13. Cajun Moon (Single Version) (with Cissy Houston) (Cale) - 3:08
14. Superman (Single Version) (Soto) - 3:44
15. It's a Funky Thing - Right On (Part 1) (Memphis Underground) (with Little Milton, Swee-Tee, Percy) (Mann-Scruggs-Smith) - 3:06