Surprises | ||||
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Released | 1976 | |||
Recorded | 1973–76 | |||
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Genre | Jazz fusion, rhythm and blues | |||
Length | 39:44 | |||
Label | Atlantic SD 1682 | |||
Producer | Herbie Mann | |||
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Surprises is an album by jazz flautist Herbie Mann featuring singer Cissy Houston which was released on the Atlantic label in 1976.[1]
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The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated
Chart (1976) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Top LPs | 178 |
US Billboard Top Soul LPs | 56 |
US Billboard Top Jazz Albums | 32 |
From the liner notes: "Cissy Houston. Only now is she beginning to emerge from her cocoon after so many years with the Drinkards and the Sweet Inspirations. Cissy...is showcased here like a star-in-waiting."