First Light (Family of Mann album)

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Jim Newsome stating: "This album is more laidback than most of the Mann catalog from the era, with the rhythmic variations and complementary interplay between the musicians contributing to the feeling of a real band. First Light is one of the classiest and most unified recordings of Herbie Mann's long career".

Track listing

1. "Toot Stick" (Herbie Mann) - 2:20
2. "Davey Blue" (David Newman) - 4:38
3. "Daffodil" (Tony Levin) - 2:58
4. "The Turtle and the Frog" (Steve Gadd) - 2:40
5. "Muh Hoss Knows the Way" (Sam Brown) - 2:18
6. "Music Is a Game We Play" (Levin) - 4:37
7. "Sunrise Highs" (Brown) - 9:17
8. "Thank You Mr. Rushing" (Pat Rebillot) - 3:05
9. "Mexicali" (Mann) - 4:17
10. "Lullaby for Mary Elizabeth" (Gadd) - 3:00

Personnel