Holy Mama is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was released on the Japanese East Wind label in 1976.[1][2]
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| Released | 1976 | |||
| Recorded | May 3–4, 1976 | |||
| Studio | Vanguard Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | East Wind EW-8036 | |||
| Producer | Kiyoshi Itoh and Yasohachi Itoh | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "These 1976 sessions by pianist Junior Mance are typical for the era, mixing originals, standards, and a modern pop tune. ...This is an excellent date that is well worth seeking out".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Junior Mance except where noted.
- "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (Jimmy Webb) - 7:33
- "God Bless the Child" (Billie Holiday, Arthur Herzog, Jr.) - 8:20
- "That Mellow Feeling" - 7:16
- "Holy Mama" - 5:21
- "Miss Otis Regrets" (Cole Porter) - 2:58
- "The Good Old Days" - 5:59
- "Blues for the Schnug" - 6:45
Personnel
edit- Junior Mance - piano
- Martin Rivera - bass
- Salvatore LaRocca - drums
References
edit- ^ East Wind Records List accessed August 16, 2016
- ^ Junior Mance discography Archived 2014-02-27 at the Wayback Machine accessed August 16, 2016
- ^ a b Dryden, Ken. Holy Mama Review at AllMusic. Retrieved August 15, 2016.