Background
Mann, Herbie was born on April 16, 1930 in New York City. Son of Harry C. and Ruth (Brecher) Solomon.
Mann, Herbie was born on April 16, 1930 in New York City. Son of Harry C. and Ruth (Brecher) Solomon.
Student, Manhattan School Music, 1952-1954.
Founder, president Herbie Mann Music Corporation, New York City, from 1959. Founder Kokopelli Music, Santa Fe, from 1992. Toured Africa for Department State, 1960, Brazil, 1961-1962, Japan, 1964, Scandanavia, Cyprus and Turkey, 1971.
President Herbie Mann Orchestra, Inc., 5 Face of Music Productions, Inc., Rupadia Music, Inc.
Served with Army of the United States, 1948-1952. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences M C.
Married Ruth Shore, September 8, 1956 (divorced 1971). Children: Paul J., Claudia. Married Jan Clonts, July 11, 1971 (divorced 1990).
2 children: Laura, Geoffrey. Married Susan Janeal Arison, 1991.