Herbie Mann – Herbie Mann At The Village Gate

Title: Herbie Mann – Herbie Mann At The Village Gate

Year/Genre: 1961, Jazz/Latin Jazz

Matrix #: ATLANTIC 1380 Condition: Mint

Description:
Released in 1961, Herbie Mann At The Village Gate captured a live performance at the famed New York club, highlighting Mann’s pioneering role in introducing Latin rhythms to jazz audiences. Featuring Cuban percussionist Ray Mantilla and Nigerian drummer Chief Bey, the album reflected the early 1960s fascination with global sounds as American jazz musicians sought new directions beyond bebop. This record became one of Mann’s most successful, helping to popularize Afro-Cuban and world influences in mainstream jazz at a time when cultural exchange was reshaping the genre’s identity.

Price Suggestions:

• NM: $50–$60

• VG+: $35–$40

• VG: $22–$26

• G: $12–$15

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