Shelly Manne - 2 3 4 (1962) [Analogue Productions 2011] PS3 ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

2-3-4 is an album by American jazz drummer Shelly Manne featuring performances recorded in 1962 for the Impulse! label. 2-3-4 was not a typical album for Manne. Then associated primarily with West Coast jazz, he flew from Los Angeles to New York City on February 5, 1962, by arrangement with producer Bob Thiele, to be reunited with pioneering tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins and pianist Hank Jones, with both of whom he had recorded at different times in the 1940s. In an unusual session lasting through the wee hours of the morning, he ended by recording one tune as a duet with Hawkins, who for the first time in his career was recorded also playing the piano.

This unusual set has five selections from a date featuring the great tenor Coleman Hawkins, pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Shelly Manne. Both "Take the 'A' Train" and "Cherokee" find the group at times playing two tempos at once (Manne sticks to double-time throughout "Cherokee"), and showing that they'd heard some of the avant-garde players. The most swinging piece, "Avalon," was previously available only on a sampler, while "Me and Some Drums" features Hawkins and Manne in a very effective duet; the veteran tenor makes his only recorded appearance on piano during the first half. This date is rounded off by a pair of trio features for Eddie Costa (with Duvivier and Manne); one song apiece on vibes and drums. A very interesting set with more than its share of surprises.

Tracklist:

01. Take The "A" Train
02. The Sicks Of Us
03. Slowly
04. Lean On Me
05. Cherokee
06. Me And Some Drums

Personnel
Shelly Manne - drums
Coleman Hawkins - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 6)
Hank Jones - piano (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
Eddie Costa - piano, vibes (tracks 2 & 4)
George Duvivier - bass (tracks 1–5)

Recorded by George Piros at Fine Recording Ballroom Studio A in New York City on February 5 (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 6), and February 8 (tracks 2 & 4), 1962


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