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  1. Years active. 1939–1984. 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.

  2. Jun 11, 2024 · Shelly Manne was one of the greatest jazz drummers in history, appearing on more than a thousand records and enjoying a celebrated career as a Hollywood movie musician. Manne played with a ...

  3. Jun 7, 2010 · One the greatest drummers in jazz history, Shelly Manne, was born in New York City on June 11, 1920. Coming from a family of drummers, Manne began working New York's...

  4. Shelly Manne Follow Artist + Gifted and tremendously swinging drummer who was the most prolific percussive stylist on the West Coast jazz scene of the '50s and '60s.

  5. This is the discography for American jazz drummer Shelly Manne. [1] As leader. Here's that Manne (Dee Gee, 1952) Shelly Manne Vol. 2 (Contemporary, 1954) The West Coast Sound (Contemporary, 1955) – rec. 1953–1955. Re-release of the first Shelly Manne & His Men 10-inch LP with additional material. Swinging Sounds (Contemporary, 1956)

  6. May 11, 2024 · Shelly Manne- drums (1920- 1984) As a jazz drummer, studio musician, bandleader and businessman, Shelly Manne was one of the most prolific instrumentalists of modern times. “I’ve really had the best of both worlds,” he said in 1983.

  7. Widely regarded as a most versatile and musical drummer, Shelly Manne (1920-1984) was a founding father of the West Coast jazz scene in the 1950s. Manne possessed a phenomenal technique, which he channeled into some of the most creative, lyrical drumming ever heard.

  8. Sep 27, 1984 · Shelly Manne, a jazz drummer and composer, died today at a hospital after collapsing at his home here. He was 64 years old . Mr. Manne appeared at the Olympic Arts Festival in August, and Sept....

  9. Jan 13, 2023 · Released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series celebrating 70 years of Contemporary Records, Shelly Manne & Friends' My Fair Lady is the first album to ever consist of jazz versions of songs from just a single Broadway musical.

  10. May 10, 2024 · About Shelly Manne. Drummer and bandleader Shelly Manne made thousands of recordings but is best known as a good-humored bandleader. While most often associated with West Coast jazz, his versatility placed him in contexts including swing, bebop, avant-garde, and fusion.