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Surprises (Herbie Mann album)

Surprises
Surprises Herbie Mann featuring Cissy Houston album cover.jpg
Studio album by Herbie Mann
Released 1976
Recorded 1973-76
Dynamic Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, Mori Studios in Tokyo, Japan, Media Sound Studios in NYC and Atlantic Recording Studios in NYC
Genre Jazz fusion, rhythm and blues
Length 39:44
Label Atlantic
SD 1682
Producer Herbie Mann
Herbie Mann chronology
Waterbed
(1975)
Surprises
(1976)
Reggae II
(1976)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 3/5 stars
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide 2/5 stars

Surprises is an album by jazz flautist Herbie Mann featuring singer Cissy Houston which was released on the Atlantic label in 1976.

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars.

All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated

The album peaked at #32 on the Billboard Jazz Album chart, #56 on the Billboard R&B Album chart, and #178 on the Billboard 200.

From the liner notes: "Cissy Houston. Only now is she beginning to emerge from her cocoon after so many years with the Drinkards and the Sweet Inspirations. Cissy...is showcased here like a star-in-waiting."



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