Shelly Manne & His Men - Boss Sounds! (1966) [2012 Japan 24-bit Remaster]

Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. Although drummer Shelly Manne was closely associated with the Contemporary label for many years, he also recorded for other companies after Contemporary slowed down operations. This particular Koch CD reissues a set that was cut for Atlantic. The 1966 version of Shelly Manne's Men (altoist Frank Strozier, trumpeter Conte Candoli, pianist Russ Freeman, and bassist Monty Budwig) played in a similar style to his 1950s groups. Only Strozier hints (and only slightly in spots) at the avant-garde explorations then going on elsewhere. The quintet performs three group originals, an obscurity, "The Breeze and I," and "Margie" (which was arranged by Jimmy Rowles). Fine hard bop music.


Tracks:

01 - Margie
02 - Idle One
03 - The Breeze And I
04 - Frank's Tune
05 - Wandering
06 - You Name It

Personnel:

Frank Strozier - alto sax
Conte Candoli - trumpet, flugelhorn
Russ Freeman - piano
Monty Budwig - bass
Shelly Manne - drums