title: Holy Mama
text: # Holy Mama
  
  Holy Mama is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was released on the Japanese East Wind label in 1976.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  
  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".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Junior Mance except where noted.
  
  * "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (Jimmy Webb) - 7:33
  * "God Bless the Child" (Billie Holiday, Arthur Herzog, Jr.) - 8:20
  * "That Mellow Feeling" - 7:16
  * "Holy Mama" - 5:21
  * "Miss Otis Regrets" (Cole Porter) - 2:58
  * "The Good Old Days" - 5:59
  * "Blues for the Schnug" - 6:45
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Junior Mance - piano
  * Martin Rivera - bass
  * Salvatore LaRocca - drums
  