Mr. Manne made a series of live albums or more to the point, Contemporary Records released a series of albums recorded "Live at The Blackhawk" over 4 days in September of 1959–each one swings mightily, plenty of fine solos, and never boring. Great music as is "Un Poco Loco"!
You do know the book about Shelly "Sounds of The Different Drummer" by Jack Brand and Bill Korst? All the information about Shelly including a transcription of the Un Poco Loco solo is in that book. Also a complete list of all his recording sessions and studio sessions.
What a great analysis of Shelly Manne's Un Poco Loco solo. Throughout it, I can't help to notice an insinuation of a Max Roach phrase that opens For Big Sid, Drums Unlimited, 1966. Also, I always that his last name was pronounced like the word man, but his father in the interview is addressed as manney. I've pledged to subscribe to Chronicles. Best, R
Regarding early free drumming, don't forget the LP The Three from September 10, 1954. Co-led by Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, and Shelly Manne. In 2009, I presented a research paper at the Society for American music annual conference. It was titled The Rest Was Free, Just Blowing" (etc) I discussed The Three and The Two among many other things.
Another great read!! Thanks Vin
great read! love footnote 7
This is a terrific article, thanks! I have a question. Do you consider Baby Dodds' "Drum Set Improvisations", recorded in 1946, "free" solos?
Another musical drum soloist is Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett. Check out his solo on "Steak Face"
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGLGV5Irw_Q ) and "Boff Boff"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCnGG--Uxjs&list=RDqCnGG--Uxjs&start_radio=1 ). You'll hear where Max Roach got his theme for the solo, "One For Big Sid".
Mr. Manne made a series of live albums or more to the point, Contemporary Records released a series of albums recorded "Live at The Blackhawk" over 4 days in September of 1959–each one swings mightily, plenty of fine solos, and never boring. Great music as is "Un Poco Loco"!
You do know the book about Shelly "Sounds of The Different Drummer" by Jack Brand and Bill Korst? All the information about Shelly including a transcription of the Un Poco Loco solo is in that book. Also a complete list of all his recording sessions and studio sessions.
What a great analysis of Shelly Manne's Un Poco Loco solo. Throughout it, I can't help to notice an insinuation of a Max Roach phrase that opens For Big Sid, Drums Unlimited, 1966. Also, I always that his last name was pronounced like the word man, but his father in the interview is addressed as manney. I've pledged to subscribe to Chronicles. Best, R
Regarding early free drumming, don't forget the LP The Three from September 10, 1954. Co-led by Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, and Shelly Manne. In 2009, I presented a research paper at the Society for American music annual conference. It was titled The Rest Was Free, Just Blowing" (etc) I discussed The Three and The Two among many other things.
Thank you for your great columns!
i believe shelly manne is also the drummer on peggy lee's fever... great drum track on that one as well.. great article.. thanks vinnie!