| Windows Opened | ||||
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | February 8 and April 2, 1968 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:55 | |||
| Label | Atlantic SD 1507 | |||
| Producer | Joel Dorn, Arif Mardin | |||
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Windows Opened is an album by flautist Herbie Mann recorded in 1968 and released on the Atlantic label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "Recorded with Herbie Mann's working band at the time, Windows Opened captures the quintet tackling a mixed set of contemporary jazz and pop tunes. ...Although this is not one of the essential recordings in Mann's catalog, it features excellent playing throughout, with an amazing collection of talent". [2]
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