Surprises (Herbie Mann album)


Surprises is an album by jazz flautist Herbie Mann featuring singer Cissy Houston which was released on the Atlantic label in 1976.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars.

Track listing

All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated
  1. "Draw Your Breaks" - 4:50
  2. "Cajun Moon" - 6:17
  3. "Creepin" - 5:00
  4. "Easter Rising" - 4:40
  5. "Asa Branca" - 3:55
  6. "The Sound of Windwood" - 2:34
  7. "Cricket Dance" - 4:17
  8. "The Butterfly in a Stone Garden" - 5:19
  9. "Anata " - 3:07

    Personnel

The album peaked at #32 on the Billboard Jazz Album chart, #56 on the Billboard R&B Album chart, and #178 on the Billboard 200.

Liner notes

From the liner notes: "Cissy Houston. Only now is she beginning to emerge from her cocoon after so many years with the Drinkards and the Sweet Inspirations. Cissy...is showcased here like a star-in-waiting."