Exploring the Scene!


Exploring the Scene! is an album by The Poll Winners, guitarist Barney Kessel with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown, recorded in 1960 and released on the Contemporary label. The album was the fourth of five to be released by the group.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "it may very well be their strongest program... Worth searching for".
The DownBeat review by Leonard Feather assigned the album 3.5 stars. He said that "all eight tracks are performed with skill and sensitivity. Such is the mutual feeling among the men that this could be called the best one-piece trio in jazz".

Track listing

  1. "Little Susie" - 3:56
  2. "The Duke" - 4:53
  3. "So What" - 5:28
  4. "Misty" - 3:27
  5. "Doodlin'" - 3:32
  6. "The Golden Striker" - 3:22
  7. "Li'l Darlin'" - 5:28
  8. "The Blessing" - 4:48
  9. "This Here" - 6:35

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