Shelly Manne
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Born: June 11, 1920 in New York City, New York, United States
- Died: September 26, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, United States
Biography
Shelly Manne was an American jazz drummer who starred with *Stan Kenton* before leading Shelly Manne & His Men through the West Coast jazz era on #Contemporary Records#. His Poll Winners trio with *Barney Kessel* and *Ray Brown* was a bestseller, and his Hollywood club Shelly's Manne-Hole (1960-1974) was a jazz institution. He died in Los Angeles in 1984. Few drummers shaped the sound of West Coast jazz more.
Genres
Shelly Manne Discography
- The Three (1955) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Shelly Manne & His Men Play Peter Gunn (1959) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- 2-3-4 (1962) - Album - rated 3.9/5