Shelly Manne, The Ray The Poll Winners [Limited Edition] (SHM-CD) Japan Music CD

Product Description To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Contemporary Records, a leading West Coast label, in 2026, 28 representative SHM-CDs of the label, originally released for its 60th anniversary, are being re-pressed for a limited time. This is the first album, a captivating recording by three musicians who swept the popularity polls in Down Beat, Metronome, and Playboy magazines in 1957. As all are highly skilled musicians, their lively interplay is evident. Their superb teamwork as a trio is truly impressive. Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Shelly Manne (ds) Recorded in Los Angeles on March 18th and 19th, 1957