Hold On, I'm Comin' (Herbie Mann album)

Hold On, I'm Comin'
Live album by Herbie Mann
Released	1973
Recorded	June 25 and July 8, 1972 Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland and Yankee Stadium, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:10
Label	Atlantic SD 1632
Producer	Andy Muson, David Newman, Herbie Mann, Pat Rebillot, Reggie Ferguson, Sonny Sharrock
Herbie Mann chronology
Mississippi Gambler (1972)Mississippi Gambler1972 Hold On, I'm Comin' (1972) Turtle Bay (1973)Turtle Bay1973

Hold On, I'm Comin' is a live album by flautist Herbie Mann recorded in 1973 at the New York Jazz Festival, with one track from the Montreux Jazz Festival, and released on the Atlantic label.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating: "This is one of the best Herbie Mann recordings and arguably his most rewarding of the 1970s. ...The high quality of the solos and the spirited ensembles (which were inspired by the audience at the 1972 New York Jazz Festival) make this a generally memorable session".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated

1. "(Gimme Some of That Good Old) Soul Beat Momma" - 7:34
2. "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Clifton Davis) - 4:34
3. "Respect Yourself" (Luther Ingram, Mack Rice) - 8:50
4. "Memphis Underground" - 13:04
5. "Hold On, I'm Comin'" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) - 4:08

• Recorded at the Pavillon Montreux in Switzerland on June 25 (track 3) and Yankee Stadium, NYC on July 8 (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 5), 1972

Personnel

• Herbie Mann - flute
• David Newman - tenor saxophone, flute
• Pat Rebillot - electric piano
• Sonny Sharrock - guitar
• Andy Muson - bass
• Reggie Ferguson - drums

References