Shelly Manne

Sheldon "Shelly" Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984) was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other styles, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, avant-garde jazz, and later fusion. He also contributed to the musical background of hundreds of Hollywood films and television programs.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 11, 1920 (New York City), Died September 26, 1984 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1940 - 1960

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 155 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Signature T-1907 10-in. 12/8/1943 Hawkins barrelhouse Coleman Hawkins Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-1908 10-in. 12/8/1943 Stumpy Coleman Hawkins Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-1923 10-in. 12/23/1943 Crazy rhythm Coleman Hawkins Swing Four instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-1924 10-in. 12/23/1943 Get happy Coleman Hawkins Swing Four instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-1925 10-in. 1/22/1944 Tea for two Barney Bigard's Trio instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-1926 10-in. 1/22/1944 Step steps up Barney Bigard's Trio instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-1927 10-in. 1/22/1944 Step steps up Barney Bigard's Trio instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-1928 10-in. 1/22/1944 Moonglow Barney Bigard's Trio instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-19005 12-in. 12/23/1943 The man I love Coleman Hawkins Swing Four instrumentalist, drums  
Signature T-19006 12-in. 12/23/1943 Sweet Lorraine Coleman Hawkins Swing Four instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6593 1/14/1952 Cry Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6594 1/14/1952 A garden in the rain Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6595 1/14/1952 Unforgettable Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6596 1/14/1952 Adios Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6863 8/13/1952 Anchors aweigh Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6864 8/13/1952 On brave old Army team Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6865 8/13/1952 Jurame (Promise love) Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6940 11/24/1952 Oh so good Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 6965 12/5/1952 Solid as a stonewall, Jackson Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 7310 8/22/1953 A walkin' tune Ike Carpenter Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 7311 8/22/1953 Sadie Thompson's song-1 Ike Carpenter Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 7312 8/22/1953 Fantasy staccato Ike Carpenter Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 7313 8/22/1953 Tengard Ike Carpenter Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 7393 10/2/1953 Lonely way Leith Stevens' All-Stars instrumentalist, drums  
Decca L 7394 10/2/1953 Blues for Brando Leith Stevens' All-Stars instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 51-75 of 155 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Manne, Shelly," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/329323.

Manne, Shelly. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/329323.

"Manne, Shelly." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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