Herbie Mann ?- Herbie Mann At The Village Gate Herbie Mann at the Village Gate is a 1961 live album by jazz flutist Herbie Mann which was his third album for Atlantic Records, the main label for much of his career. The album was recorded at legendary club The Village Gate. Herbie Mann - flutes, Hagood Hardy - vibraharp, Ahmed Abdul-Malik - bass, Ray Mantilla - conga and percussion, Chief Bey - African drum and percussion, Rudy Collins - drums, Ben Tucker - additional bass.