Atlantic session · in the studio
April 25, 1961
The Herbie Mann Afro-Jazz Sextet + Four Trumpets
In the room
Herbie Mann – flute- Leo Ball – trumpet
- John Bello – trumpet · as Johnny Bello
- Jerry Kail – trumpet
- Ziggy Schatz – trumpet
Dave Pike – vibes- Knobby Totah – bass
- Rudy Collins – drums
- Ray Mantilla – conga
Ray Barretto – bongo
The takes
2 of these 4 takes stayed in the vault at the time: alternates and tunes that weren't issued. Switch to hear only the ones that came out on the records.
What the numbers mean
Atlantic numbered its masters by the tune; the take kept is the one that was issued.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| 5500 | Moanin' | LP 1371 |
| 5501 | The Puppet | LP 1371 |
| 5502 | Delilah | Not issued at the time |
| 5503 | Senor Blues | Not issued at the time |
4 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
Where it ended up
Together elsewhere
The other albums at least two of these players are on together.
8 of them 4 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-8784 | Herbie Mann Sextet · not on the site yet | Herbie Mann Sextet | 1959 | Herbie Mann, Leo Ball, Jerry Kail, Ziggy Schatz, Knobby Totah, Rudy Collins, Ray Mantilla, Ray Barretto | |
 | LP 1343 | The Common Ground | The Herbie Mann Afro-Jazz Sextet + Four Trumpets | 1960 | Herbie Mann, Leo Ball, Jerry Kail, Ziggy Schatz, Knobby Totah, Rudy Collins, Ray Mantilla, Ray Barretto |
 | V-8392 | Flute, Brass, Vibes & Percussion | The Herbie Mann Nonet | 1961 | Herbie Mann, Leo Ball, Jerry Kail, Ziggy Schatz, Knobby Totah, Rudy Collins, Ray Mantilla, Ray Barretto |
 | V-8527 | Sound Of Mann | Herbie Mann | 1963 | Herbie Mann, Leo Ball, Jerry Kail, Ziggy Schatz, Knobby Totah, Rudy Collins, Ray Mantilla, Ray Barretto |
6 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | LP 1407 | Returns To The Village Gate | Herbie Mann | 1963 | Herbie Mann, Dave Pike, Knobby Totah, Rudy Collins, Ray Mantilla, Ray Barretto |
3 of them 2 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | LP 1380 | Herbie Mann At The Village Gate | Herbie Mann Sextet + | 1962 | Herbie Mann, Rudy Collins, Ray Mantilla |
 | CL 2388 | Latin Mann - Afro To Bossa To Blues | Herbie Mann | 1965 | Herbie Mann, Jerry Kail, Dave Pike |
