Turtle Bay/Discotheque
ASIN: B00005MKCO
Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
| 1. Turtle Bay |
| 2. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed |
| 3. Theme from ''Cries and Whispers'' |
| 4. Do It Again |
| 5. Now I've Found a Lady (Soul Rachanga) |
| 6. Happier Than the Morning Sun |
| 7. Family Affair |
| 8. Never Ending Song of Love |
| 9. Rainy Night in Georgia |
| 10. (Just an Old) Balalaika Love Song |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Hi-Jack |
| 2. Pick Up the Pieces |
| 3. Lady Marmalade |
| 4. Mediterranean |
| 5. I Can't Turn You Loose |
| 6. I Won't Last a Day Without You |
| 7. High Above the Andes |
| 8. Bird of Beauty |
| 9. Guava Jelly |
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Turtle Bay/Discotheque
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ASIN: B00005MKCO Release Date: 2001-08-14 |
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Herbie Mann's Turtle Bay one of all time best.......2006-08-26
Great Music From A Great Flutist.......2001-09-30
High Jack opens Discotheque with vocals by the trio "The Highjackers". This trio featured noted gospel singer Cissy Houston who Herbie showcased the following year on his exceptional album Surprises featuring Cissy Houston. She is also, of course, Whitney's mom. Herbie does a nice job of covering The Carpenter's hit I Won't Last A Day Without You complete with backing trombones on the chorus. One of my favorite tunes on the album is High Above The Andes. Once again there are backing trombones and the album's kickin' rhythm section includes drummer Steve Gadd, percussionist Ralph Macdonald, bassist Tony Levin and keyboardist Pat Rebillot.
I guess the reason I rate Turtle Bay a little higher is that each song is great. For instance he does a funky, albeit too short version of Becker & Fagan's Do It Again. I mean, how many flutists would take on Steely Dan and get away with it? From there we go right into the absolutely joyous Now I've Found A Lady. Where on Discotheque the instrumental back up was provided by horns, on Turtle Bay, and especially this particular tune, just the right amount of strings are added. The next tune, Stevie Wonder's Happier Than The Morning Sun features Herbie on the longer, warmer alto flute. This song is so beautiful I get chills listening to it, even after all these years.
I could go on but suffice it say, this is a great double CD. Get it and enjoy the funky one with a flute.
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