Tag Archives: Contemporary

Shelly Manne — My Son the Jazz Drummer

by vinyltim Posted on 01/05/2013

Here’s another wonderful sounding Contemporary LP that was one of my favorite additions to the collection in 2012. This is an original stereo pressing with the black deepgroove label. Both the cover and vinyl are in excellent condition. Cut … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Al Viola, Contemporary, Monty Budwig, Shelly Manne, Shorty Rogers, Teddy Edwards, Victor Feldman | 6 Comments

Leroy Vinnegar — Leroy Walks Again!

by vinyltim Posted on 09/30/2012

I think that this LP sounds exceptionally great. It’s clean and glossy, but still has some light noise here and there. That doesn’t make me enjoy it any less–the stereo mix sounds vibrant and alive. Another example of the quality … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Contemporary, Freddy Hill, Howard Holzer, Leroy Vinnegar, Mike Melvoin, Milt Turner, Ron Jefferson, Roy Ayers, Teddy Edwards, Victor Feldman | 2 Comments

Shelly Manne — The Gambit

by vinyltim Posted on 07/24/2012

Another nice sounding Contemporary LP recorded by Roy DuNann. This time it’s a 1957 session from Shelly Manne & His Men. The entire first side is filled with a four part suite composed by alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano. It’s excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Charlie Mariano, Contemporary, Monty Budwig, Russ Freeman, Shelly Manne, Stu Williamson | Leave a comment

Hampton Hawes — Four!

by vinyltim Posted on 03/21/2012

This 1958 Hampton Hawes session has become one of my favorite west coast jazz records. The whole record, anchored by Shelly Manne and Red Mitchell, feels bright and swinging, and a particularly bluesy Barney Kessel rounds out the group. Both … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Barney Kessel, Contemporary, Hampton Hawes, Red Mitchell, Shelly Manne | 2 Comments

Sonny Rollins — Way Out West

by vinyltim Posted on 02/27/2012

1957’s Way Out West features Sonny Rollins leading a piano-less trio with musicians he had never worked with before–Ray Brown and Shelly Manne. The lack of a chord instrument was a bold move that Rollins used for the first time … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Contemporary, Ray Brown, Shelly Manne, Sonny Rollins | 6 Comments

Art Pepper — Gettin’ Together

by vinyltim Posted on 02/03/2012

Art Pepper’s 1960 release Gettin’ Together paired him with an east coast rhythm section, a similar setting to his classic from a few years prior, Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section. The group was a little different this time around–Wynton … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Art Pepper, Contemporary, Jimmy Cobb, Paul Chambers, Wynton Kelly | 6 Comments

Curtis Counce — You Get More Bounce With…

by vinyltim Posted on 11/27/2011

Not only is this my favorite album cover, the music is good too. More great west coast jazz with excellent playing from the whole group, particularly Harold Land (ts) and Frank Butler (dr). As usual, it’s a nice sounding mono … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Contemporary, Curtis Counce, Frank Butler, Harold Land | 2 Comments

Howard Rumsey’s Lighthouse All-Stars Vol.8 — Music For Lighthousekeeping

by vinyltim Posted on 09/20/2011

This one comes out swinging with a pun in the title….I just did it too….comes out swinging….ugh…. Anyway, I’ve been listening to a lot more west coast jazz than ever lately. I knew some albums and some players already, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Records | Tagged Contemporary, Howard Rumsey, Sonny Clark | 7 Comments

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Tag Archives: Contemporary

Shelly Manne — My Son the Jazz Drummer

Leroy Vinnegar — Leroy Walks Again!

Shelly Manne — The Gambit

Hampton Hawes — Four!

Sonny Rollins — Way Out West

Art Pepper — Gettin’ Together

Curtis Counce — You Get More Bounce With…

Howard Rumsey’s Lighthouse All-Stars Vol.8 — Music For Lighthousekeeping

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