The Wailing Dervishes is a live album by American jazz flautist Herbie Mann recorded at the Village Theatre in New York City for the Atlantic label and released in 1967.

Reception

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AllMusic

AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "The Wailing Dervishes chases after a fusion that is extremely rare even today - jazz and the Middle East. Believe it or not, it works -- and there are no commercial or ethnic compromises. ...Recorded live, this LP is definitely worth hunting for if you want to hear something really different.

Track listing

All compositions by Herbie Mann except as indicated

  1. "The Wailing Dervishes" - 8:30
  2. "Norwegian Wood" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 10:38
  3. "Flute Bag" (Rufus Harley) - 3:55
  4. "In the Medina" - 9:30
  5. "Armenian Lullaby" (Chick Ganimian) - 7:35

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