In April 1971, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Mandrill studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Electric lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Carlos Wilson, Louis Wilson, Ricardo Wilson, Claude Cave, Bundy Cenac, Omar Mesa and Charles Padro.

Personnel:

• Carlos Wilson – vocals, flute, trombone, guitar
• Omar Mesa – vocals, guitar, percussion
• Claude Cave – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone, percussion
• Louis Wilson – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion
• Ricardo Wilson – vocals, saxophone, percussion
• Bundy Cenac – vocals, bass, percussion
• Charles Padro – vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

1. Mandrill
2. Warning Blues
3. Symphonic Revolution
4. Rollin’ On
5. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement I (Birth)
6. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement II (Now)
7. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement III (Time)
8. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement IV (Encounter)
9. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement V (Beginning)
10. Chutney