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Herbie Mann

Herbie Mann, born Herbert Jay Solomon on 16 April 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, was an American jazz flutist whose career spanned nearly five decades and introduced the flute as a leading voice in modern jazz. After learning the instrument as a child and performing in local church and swing bands, Herbie Mann moved to New York City in the late 1940s, where he earned a reputation as a versatile player capable of blending bebop fluidity with the rhythmic complexities of Latin and world music. His first major recording came in 1955 on the Just Wailin album, which showcased his fluid t...