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.Contemporary Records discography accessed May 18, 2015 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" (Charlie Mariano) - 3:09 "Bea's Flat" (Russ Freeman) - 4:38 "Pathenia" (Shelly Manne) - 4:41 "Un Poco Loco" (Bud Powell) - 9:01 "Bernie's Tune" (Bernie Miller) - 4:27 "Doxy" (Sonny Rollins) - 6:41 "Slan" (Mariano) - 4:51 "A Gem from Tiffany" (Bill Holman) - 3:04
Personnel Shelly Manne & His Men Shelly Manne - drums Stu Williamson - trumpet, valve trombone Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone Russ Freeman - piano Leroy Vinnegar - bass
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