From the Vaults of Atlantic Records (series)

Mellow / Hold On I'm Coming (2-CD)

by Herbie Mann

Description by OLDIES.com:

A highlight of this disc is Bob Marley's "Bend Down Low," as well as live versions of "Respect Yourself" and "Memphis Underground." Whitney Houston and Cissy Houston contribute background vocals on "Bend Down Low," and other session players of note include Larry Coryell, Michael & Randy Brecker and David Newman. "Hold On" was recorded live at the 1972 New York and Montreux Jazz Festivals, and features terrific work by Newman and Sonny Sharrock.

Product Description:

2 LPs on 2 CDs: MELLOW (1981)/HOLD ON I'M COMING (1972).

Personnel includes: Herbie Mann (vocals, tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute);

David Newman (tenor saxophone, flute); Claudio Roditi (trumpet, flugelhorn, valve trombone); Richard Tee (piano, electric piano); Pat Rebillot (electric piano); Sonny Sharrock, Rod Bryan, Hux Brown (guitar); Andy Muson (bass); Reggie Ferguson (drums); Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston (background vocals).

Recorded at Atlantic Studios, New York and live at the 1972 New York and Montreux Jazz Festivals. Originally released on Atlantic (16046) & Atlantic (1632).