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SLEEVE: VG+ MEDIA: NM- YEAR: 1966 ORIGIN: Japan EXTRAS: Obi
After establishing himself as a live performer with his standout performance at The Village Gate, renowned flautist Herbie Mann returned to the iconic Greenwich Village venue to record a sequel with a new lineup, featuring future piano superstar Chick Corea. This time around, Mann's signature Latin jazz style is infused with a more laid-back rhythm, drifting away from the energetic beats of Afro-Cuban and samba influences. One standout track, the eight-minute rendition of "Motherless Child," showcases a soulful jazz vibe with Mann's smooth flute solo and Corea's bluesy accompaniment. While the overall album maintains a faster pace, particularly evident in Arif Mardin's "The Young Turks," there is a relaxed, free-flowing sense of rhythm on Monday Night At The Village Gate, offering a glimpse into Mann's later fusion ventures.