Complete Live At The Black Hawk
This edition presents - for the first time ever on a single collection and in chronological order - all known recordings by the legendary Manne quintet with Joe Gordon and Richie Kamuca made at the Black Hawk, in San Francisco, in 1958.This was the first time Shelly Manne and His Men recorded in a live setting.**** Down Beat:“The group feeling is so strong on this LP that it will reach out and grab you. Manne has never sounded better. He is one drummer-leader who assumes the responsibilities of leading and the strength they require him to give, while never seeking to call undue attention to himself. This isstrongly recommended as excellent contemporary jazz captured in its lair. - Ira Gitler
Complete Live At The Black Hawk
This edition presents - for the first time ever on a single collection and in chronological order - all known recordings by the legendary Manne quintet with Joe Gordon and Richie Kamuca made at the Black Hawk, in San Francisco, in 1958.This was the first time Shelly Manne and His Men recorded in a live setting.**** Down Beat:“The group feeling is so strong on this LP that it will reach out and grab you. Manne has never sounded better. He is one drummer-leader who assumes the responsibilities of leading and the strength they require him to give, while never seeking to call undue attention to himself. This isstrongly recommended as excellent contemporary jazz captured in its lair. - Ira Gitler