Swinging Sounds
Swinging Sounds is a jazz album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men, recorded in 1956 and released on the Contemporary label. Early releases of the album were labelled Vol 4, indicating it was the fourth volume of recordings released by the group.
Reception
In an AllMusic review by Scott Yanow, it is stated: "This early edition of Shelly Manne & His Men is a well-integrated unit".Track listing
- "The Dart Game" - 3:09
- "Bea's Flat" - 4:38
- "Pathenia" - 4:41
- "Un Poco Loco" - 9:01
- "Bernie's Tune" - 4:27
- "Doxy" - 6:41
- "Slan" - 4:51
- "A Gem from Tiffany" - 3:04
Personnel
- Shelly Manne - drums
- Stu Williamson - trumpet, valve trombone
- Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
- Russ Freeman - piano
- Leroy Vinnegar - bass