Barney Kessel / Shelly Manne / Ray Brown: The Poll
Label: CONCORD JAZZ INC. Catalog: OJC156 Format: Barney Kessel1. Jordu 2. Satin Doll 3. It Could Happen To You 4. Mean To Me 5. Don't Worry 'Bout Me 6. On Green Dolphin Street 7. You Go To My Head 8. Minor Mood 9. Nagasaki Editorial Reviews Timeless guitar jazz is the theme on The Poll Winners as six-string maestro Barney Kessel's expressive, virtuosic approach takes center stage in this 1957 recording. Joined by bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne, Kessel melds effortlessly into the group setting while tastefully affording himself the freedom to let his solo lines flourish. Brought together by a common thread, Kessel, Brown and Manne actually DID win polls in DownBeat, Playboy, and Metronome in 1956, which is what brought them together for this classic small-group date, which features nine pieces and 40 minutes of expressive, modern jazz. A sensitive, engaging listen, The Poll Winners will reward any attentive jazz fan with new revelations upon each repeat listen. A hallmark of early guitar jazz sessions, this vinyl LP is a welcome addition to casual and serious jazz collectors alike. -amazon.com Price: $22.98 |