Shelly Manne * 2-3-4 (verve Acoustic Sounds Series) [180 Gram] 8/21/15 If you need a reference

If you need a reference point

It reflects on how we misremember and remain uncertain about what is true or real

" The Kenner-born bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert opted to include on the album's track list the New Orleans standard "Saint James Infirmary

and theologically rich writing to date

ranging from heart-warming elegies to mind-bending sci-fi projections in extrasolar territories

Shelly Manne * 2-3-4 (verve Acoustic Sounds Series) [180 Gram] 8/21/15 If you need a referenceRecorded on February 5 & 8, 1962, drummer Shelly Manne's 2 3 4 is one of her most celebrated sessions and a standout in the Impulse! Catalog, produced by Bob Thiele and featuring Manne with tenor legend Coleman Hawkins, pianists Eddie Costa & Hank Jones, and bassist George Duvivier. The album blends swing tradition with modern improvisation, highlighting Hawkins in a late career resurgence, Manne's subtle rhythmic guidance, and the ensemble's flexible