Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne - The Poll Winners

Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, and Ray Brown did not record together simply because they all happened to have won first place on their respective instruments in the Down Beat, Playboy, and Metronome polls. Their collaboration was due to mutual respect, and their sensitivity to one another's musical requirements. Here, in a set composed mainly of pop and jazz standards, they represent the ultimate in their fields, constituting a rhythm section that also provides brilliant solo interludes by all three members. Collectively, Kessel, Manne, and Brown won dozens of polls over the years; this record eloquently tells you why.

Side 1

1. Jordu

2. Satin Doll

3. It Could Happen to You

4. Mean to Me

Side 2

5. Don't Worry 'bout Me

6. On Green Dolphin Street

7. You Go to My Head

8. Minor Mood

9. Nagasaki

Customer Reviews (4.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

4 Stars Relative to the 45 RPM, otherwise 5 posted on 08/22/2019 4 Stars Reviewer: watchnerd Let me be clear: In the context of 33 RPM jazz releases, especially at the budget OJC price, this is a 5 star recommendation. It's only because the 45 RPM version is even better that I have to give it 4 stars. Highly recommended, amazing value, a classic among classics

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