Holy Mama Explained

Holy Mama
Type:	studio
Artist:	Junior Mance
Cover:	Holy Mama.jpg
Released:	1976
Recorded:	May 3–4, 1976
Studio:	Vanguard Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	East Wind EW-8036
Producer:	Kiyoshi Itoh and Yasohachi Itoh
Chronology:	Junior Mance
Prev Title:	The Junior Mance Touch
Prev Year:	1973
Next Title:	Deep
Next Year:	1980

Holy Mama is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was released on the Japanese East Wind label in 1976.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "These 1976 sessions by pianist Junior Mance are typical for the era, mixing originals, standards, and a modern pop tune. ...This is an excellent date that is well worth seeking out".

Track listing

All compositions by Junior Mance except where noted.

1. "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (Jimmy Webb) - 7:33
2. "God Bless the Child" (Billie Holiday, Arthur Herzog, Jr.) - 8:20
3. "That Mellow Feeling" - 7:16
4. "Holy Mama" - 5:21
5. "Miss Otis Regrets" (Cole Porter) - 2:58
6. "The Good Old Days" - 5:59
7. "Blues for the Schnug" - 6:45

Personnel

• • Junior Mance - piano Martin Rivera - bass
• Salvatore LaRocca - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/eastwind.htm East Wind Records List
2. http://www.juniormance.com/Junior_Mance_Disco.pdf Junior Mance discography