Herbie Mann, born Herbert Jay Solomon, was an influential American jazz musician known for his pioneering work with the flute. His style, a fusion of jazz, pop, and world music, made him a significant figure in the crossover jazz movement of the 1960s and 70s. Mann experimented with sounds from diverse cultures, notably Brazilian bossa nova, which he incorporated in his influential album "Do the Bossa Nova with Herbie Mann". His fluid, expressive playing style and innovative approach to the flute as a jazz instrument left a lasting impact in the world of jazz.