Holy Mama is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was released on the Japanese East Wind label in 1976.[1][2]

Holy Mama
Studio album by Junior Mance
Released	1976
Recorded	May 3–4, 1976
Studio	Vanguard Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	East Wind EW-8036
Producer	Kiyoshi Itoh and Yasohachi Itoh
Junior Mance chronology
The Junior Mance Touch (1973) Holy Mama (1976) Deep (1980)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "These 1976 sessions by pianist Junior Mance are typical for the era, mixing originals, standards, and a modern pop tune. ...This is an excellent date that is well worth seeking out".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Junior Mance except where noted.

1. "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (Jimmy Webb) - 7:33
2. "God Bless the Child" (Billie Holiday, Arthur Herzog, Jr.) - 8:20
3. "That Mellow Feeling" - 7:16
4. "Holy Mama" - 5:21
5. "Miss Otis Regrets" (Cole Porter) - 2:58
6. "The Good Old Days" - 5:59
7. "Blues for the Schnug" - 6:45

Personnel

• Junior Mance - piano
• Martin Rivera - bass
• Salvatore LaRocca - drums

References