Herbie Mann - Push Push (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1971
- 8 tracks
- 48 min
- latin jazz
Push Push
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When "Push Push" hit the scene, Mann was already a titan, boasting around forty albums to his name. If you're wondering how that's feasible, he dropped eight albums in 1957 alone, followed by seven more in 1962. I must say, I'm quite fond of this album. That being said, and not being a prude, the album cover feels like it snuck into my home in a plain brown wrapper, like a complimentary gift with a 1971 Playboy subscription, featuring Mann, his suggestive flute, and his slicked-up chest hair—where, if I hadn't known its history, I might hesitate to handle a used copy, it's that sleazy; well, unless (chuckling) I could give it a blacklight scan first. "Push Push" caught me off guard; it's a seriously groovy record. The title track takes listeners on an epic, emotionally charged journey. "Push Push" seamlessly blended genres, especially after Mann headed south to record with Tom Dowd and the incredible team at Stax Records. There, he met Duane Allman at an impromptu session, and Allman's slide guitar slithered in and out of the music (side one only), creating a stark contrast to Mann's flute and adding a sultry, exploratory jazz-rock element that's utterly irresistible. That said, one could argue that Mann has rightly earned praise for his lifelong commitment to establishing the flute as a legitimate jazz voice. However, in this performance, at least, he didn't quite achieve the dynamic range or emotional depth needed to elevate the instrument's single-timbre sound above the surrounding sonic chaos. "Push Push" is what it is—it's not the kind of record you dissect and analyze, and it's too good to easily dismiss. Though you could argue it's one of those records many of us overlook... if it had never existed, no one would strive to create it. But since it's here, go ahead and have some fun, unpretentious fun as your day winds down. **Fun Facts:** The original cover photo, taken by Joel Brodsky, shows Mann apparently nude from the waist up, holding a flute on his shoulder. The album featured a second "PUSH" die-cut, revealing a small, indecipherable portion of the hidden print below. The gatefold opened to reveal a textured (flocked) duotone orange and black print of two torsos engaged in missionary-style intercourse, with no explicit content. The album's images stirred up enough controversy that later pressings either omitted the gatefold print or did away with the gatefold format altogether.
Did you know? 'Push push' is a Brazilian street term for the act of lovemaking.
Club Edition doesn't always mean a bad pressing, but this one's a miss. I'm certain there are far superior versions out there. Wow... is that a saxophone in your pocket or are you just glad to see me? Super funky tracks with Duane Allman, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and more. This censored interior version makes the die-cut cover kinda useless.
Blazing hot album. Silky smooth. Cozy and unrestrained. Cheers!
Fantastic album, don't let the artwork stop you from giving it a listen. Duane Allman's guitar work is incredible. The whole record feels like a great, improvised jam session. A must-have for any jazz enthusiast, and especially for Duane Allman fans.
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