The Common Ground


The Common Ground is an album by American jazz flautist Herbie Mann recorded in 1960 for the Atlantic label.

Reception

awarded the album 3½ stars stating "Most of the instrumental dexterity on the album is supplied by Mann's flute, which perfectly matches the mood of material. For the faithful, The Common Ground delivers an enjoyable set at the beginning of Mann's long, successful career as a popular artist on Atlantic Records".

Track listing

All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated
  1. "Baghdad/Asia Minor" - 5:09
  2. "Walkin'" - 5:23
  3. "Sawa Sawa De'" - 3:05
  4. "St. Thomas" - 3:24
  5. "High Life" - 2:11
  6. "Uhuru" - 4:55
  7. "A Night in Tunisia" - 6:00
  8. "The Common Ground" - 3:48

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