Herbie Mann - Stone Flute (1969) {2013 Japan Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series 24bit Remaster WPCR-27463}

Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. The 1970 record buyer who came across Stone Flute expecting a typical Herbie Mann album in the Memphis Underground vein was in for a big surprise. Instead of funk, there was moodiness. Instead of a groove, there were violins, viola and cello. The feeling was one of floating in space, with the flute sailing freely over the William Fischer arrangements, like a Miles Davis trumpet solo of this, the Bitches Brew era. This is a totally atypical Herbie Mann recording, but one which rewards repeated listening.

Personnel
Herbie Mann - flute
Roy Ayers - vibraphone
Sonny Sharrock - guitar
Ron Carter, Miroslav Vitouš - bass
Bruno Carr, Mickey Roker - drums
Peter Dimitriades, Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff - violin
Selwart Clarke - violin, viola
Al Brown - viola
Kermit Moore, George Ricci - cello
William Fischer - arranger

Track Listing
01 - In Tangier
02 - Paradise Beach
03 - Flying
04 - Miss Free Spirit
05 - Waltz for My Son
06 - Pendulum