The Beat Goes On (Herbie Mann album)


The Beat Goes On is an album by American jazz flautist Herbie Mann released on the Atlantic label in 1967. The album features tracks from seven separate sessions recorded in 1964, 1966 and 1967.

Reception

noted "The Beat Goes On is a generally funky, groove-oriented soul-jazz effort with strong Latin leanings....Jazz purists hated this release, but let them say what they will -- this LP is full of highly infectious grooves and makes a great party album".

Track listing

  1. "No Matter What Shape" - 3:25
  2. "More Rice Than Peas, Please" - 3:30
  3. "Hey Ho" - 2:45
  4. "The Honeydripper" - 2:45
  5. "The Beat Goes On" - 2:50
  6. "Swingin' Shepherd Blues" - 3:05
  7. "West African High Life" - 2:40
  8. "Dream Garden" - 4:37
  9. "Soul Montuno" - 2:58
  10. "Is Paris Burning?" - 2:37