Manne–That's Gershwin! Explained

Manne–That's Gershwin!
Type:	Album
Artist:	Shelly Manne Quintet and Big Band
Cover:	Manne-That's Gershwin!.jpg
Released:	1965
Recorded:	February 24, 25 & 26, 1965
Studio:	Capitol (Hollywood)
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	43:36
Label:	Capitol T/ST 2313
Producer:	Dave Cavanaugh
Chronology:	Shelly Manne
Prev Title:	My Fair Lady with the Un-original Cast
Prev Year:	1964
Next Title:	Sounds!
Next Year:	1966

Manne–That's Gershwin! is an album by drummer Shelly Manne featuring music by George Gershwin, recorded in 1965 and released on the Capitol label.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "Although not all that memorable, this music generally swings, leaves space for concise solos and is fairly fresh".

Track listing

All compositions by George and Ira Gershwin, except as indicated

1. "By Strauss" - 2:53
2. "My Man's Gone Now" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) - 3:30
3. "Mine" - 3:55
4. "Love Is Here to Stay" - 2:31
5. "Summertime" (Gershwin, Heyward) - 3:55
6. "The Real American Folk Song (is a Rag)" - 2:45
7. "The Man I Love" - 5:23
8. "Prelude #2" (George Gershwin) - 2:37
9. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" - 2:33
10. "Theme from Concerto in F" (George Gershwin) - 2:55

Personnel

• Shelly Manne - drums
• Conte Candoli, Lee Katzman, Larry McGuire, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, Jimmy Zito - trumpet
• Bob Edmondson, Frank Rosolino, Mike Barone - trombone
• Richard Perissi, Vincent DeRosa - French horn
• John Bambridge - tuba
• Frank Strozier - alto saxophone
  • Jack Nimitz, Justin Gordon, Bud Shank - woodwinds Russ Freeman - piano
• Monty Budwig - bass
• John Williams - musical director

Notes and References

1. http://www.bsnpubs.com/capitol/previews/600-2999.pdf Capitol Records discography