The Common Ground

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3½ stars stating "Most of the instrumental dexterity on the album is supplied by Mann's flute, which perfectly matches the mood of material. For the faithful, The Common Ground delivers an enjoyable (if short) set at the beginning of Mann's long, successful career as a popular artist on Atlantic Record".

Track listing

All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated

1. "Baghdad/Asia Minor" (Herbie Mann/Roger Mozian) - 5:09
2. "Walkin'" (Richard Carpenter) - 5:23
3. "Sawa Sawa De'" - 3:05
4. "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) - 3:24
5. "High Life" - 2:11
6. "Uhuru" (Herbie Mann, Michael Olatunji) - 4:55
7. "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) - 6:00
8. "The Common Ground" - 3:48

Personnel