The Gambit (album)

The Gambit is an album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men, recorded at sessions in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The Allmusic site rated the album 3 stars.

Track listing

All compositions by Charlie Mariano except as indicated

1. "The Gambit: Queen's Pawn" - 4:41
2. "The Gambit: En Passant" - 3:25
3. "The Gambit: Castling" - 4:25
4. "The Gambit: Checkmate" - 7:15
5. "Blue Gnu" - 6:42
6. "Tom Brown's Buddy" (Jim Hall) - 5:53
7. "Hugo Hurwhey" (Russ Freeman) - 6:32

• Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles on January 4, 1957 (track 1), July 17, 1957 (track 2), July 25, 1957 (tracks 3 & 4) and February 24, 1958 (tracks 5–7).

Personnel

• Shelly Manne - drums
• Stu Williamson - trumpet, valve trombone
• Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
• Russ Freeman - piano
• Monty Budwig - bass

References