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 So So March 9, 2004
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
The late Herbie Mann was neither a great composer nor innovator in the field of jazz music. He was, however, a talented musician and in listening to this disc, you can gain an appreciation of his abilities--and weaknesses! Overall, this isn't a bad disc but the choice of material and lackluster arrangements make for a rather uninspired listening experience. If I could, I'd give this CD 2 1/2 stars. Here's my assessment of the tracks on this album: BEST: What's Going On, Man's Hope, and Never Can Say Goodbye
AVERAGE: If and Funky Nassau
WORST: Push Push, Spirit in the Dark, and What I'd Say
 One of the hottest guitar solos I have ever heard April 2, 2007
R. Rose (Phoenix, AZ)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recall first hearing Psh Push on the radio the day Duane Allman died. I wondered why the station was playing so many Allman Brother songs in a row. Then they played Push Push. The song began with a nice bluesy piano, bass and drums groove leading to the first flute solo by Herbie. His solo soared for a spell then came back to earth for a breather. Then Duane's guitar kicked in and I began to put this obscure record into context. The slide guitar took over and set a generous table for what was to come. Then Duane cut loose and pulled the tablecloth off. The work is some of his best, adding not just to his own body of work but pulling the best out of Herbie as well with the 'call and response' interplay that is a keynote of Jazz.
This was always one of my favorite songs. I went through three copies of the LP but never got around to buying it on CD until today. Just hearing the samples brought me back to those days.
Herbie Mann, Push Push June 23, 2005
Chris Covais
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm not usually a big fan of Herbie Mann. My first introductions to him were Glory of Love, and London Underground. Glory of Love had some nice melodies and subtle arrangements, but maybe if it wasn't a flute playing the lead melody, it would be better. But, over all, it was just very boring.
As for London Underground, this was very much Jazz-Rock, but it was more 75% rock, 25% jazz. I don't know, the flute sound isn't "full" enough for that kind of energy.
After these listening experiences, my aunt got me Herbie Mann at the Village Gate, which seemed uterly boring.
But.....with this album, a total different story. This is great fusion, jazz-rock, contemporary jazz, whatever you want to call it. This is that classic cover. (not one of the most sexiest covers of all time)
The musician appearences make this album even more enoyable. With this album, I'll sure check out some more 1970's Herbie Mann recordings. Herbie done good with this one!
 When Push, Push comes to Shove March 15, 2006
Carmen Santiago (Des Moines, Iowa USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Following Herbie's "Underground" LP on Atlantic, Push, Push was highly anticipated. When it came out it was along the same lines as his last, and was neither a failure or a commercial success. After that in the late 60's/ 70's the feel for Jazz blues, feel off as well as his sales.
Smooth music, wonderful memories! February 26, 2008
Pamela F. Meadows (Lompoc, Ca.)
I do not have all the flowery words a lot of the reviewers have, but this CD brings back sweet memories of the last concert I took my mother to see in Phoenix before she got to disabled to go out to concerts, it was this tour and he played with Albert King and and Buddy Rich, the music was awesome and smooth, the cleanest. She never stopped talking about that concert and she was a jazz fan from the '30's! Over the years we lost the record and I am very happy to now be able to share this with my grand children. Thanks, PFM
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