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.Contemporary Records discography accessed May 18, 2015
Reception
The Allmusic site rated the album 3 stars.Allmusic listing, accessed May 18, 2015
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" (Jim Hall) - 5:53 "Hugo Hurwhey" (Russ Freeman) - 6:32 Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles on January 4, 1957 (track 1), July 17, 1957 (track 2), July 25, 1957 (tracks 3 & 4) and February 24, 1958 (tracks 5–7).
Personnel Shelly Manne - drums Stu Williamson - trumpet, valve trombone Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone Russ Freeman - piano Monty Budwig - bass
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