Title: Superbly innovative and swingin'
Product review: The outstanding work of "Shelly Manne and his Men, Vol. 2" proves again Shelly Manne's flawless musicianship, and his hip innovation. All his "Men" are playing with the same superb quality, and this recording introduces the young, hot clarinetist/composer, Bill Smith, also from the West Coast jazz scene, into the mix. In the 50's Lester Koenig, the producer, asked Bill to write an "extended" piece to celebrate the new long-play format of the record industry, and "Concerto for Clarinet and Combo" was born. Shelly Manne and Bill Smith, innovators in the cool, intelligent sound of the West Coast, create elegant rhythms, explore musical structures, and set the standard for the absolutely most swingin', coolest jazz around. This is a classic.
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