The Gambit (album)
The Gambit is an album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men, recorded at sessions in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Contemporary label.
Reception
The Allmusic site rated the album 3 stars.Track listing
All compositions by Charlie Mariano except as indicated- "The Gambit: Queen's Pawn" - 4:41
- "The Gambit: En Passant" - 3:25
- "The Gambit: Castling" - 4:25
- "The Gambit: Checkmate" - 7:15
- "Blue Gnu" - 6:42
- "Tom Brown's Buddy" - 5:53
- "Hugo Hurwhey" - 6:32
- Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles on January 4, 1957, July 17, 1957, July 25, 1957 and February 24, 1958.