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    Artist: 
    Shelly Manne

    2-3-4

    Acoustic Sounds Vinyl
    €39,99

    Release date: July 31, 2026

    Recorded on February 5 and 8, 1962, "2-3-4" is one of drummer Shelly Manne's most celebrated small group sessions and a standout in the Impulse! catalog, produced by Bob Thiele and featuring an intergenerational ensemble of Manne, tenor legend Coleman Hawkins, pianists Eddie Costa and Hank Jones, and bassist George Duvivier. The album blends swing tradition with modern improvisation, highlighting Hawkins in a late-career resurgence, Manne's subtle rhythmic guidance, and the ensemble's flexible interplay across duet, trio, and quartet settings. With extended readings of standards like "Take the A Train" and "Cherokee," alongside "I'm Coming Virginia" the record showcases expressive tenor, sophisticated harmonies, and impeccable time, offering a relaxed yet richly textured session that remains a favorite among Impulse! devotees and a key document of Hawkins' later prime.

     

    VERVE ACOUSTIC SOUNDS SERIES: mastered fully analogue from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, QPR pressing (180 g), firm tip-on gatefold (Stoughton Printing), padded inner sleeve.

     

    Tracklisting:
    2-3-4 (1962)

    A1. Take The "A" Train
    A2. The Sicks Of Us
    A3. Slowly

    B1. Lean On Me
    B2. Cherokee
    B3. Me And Some Drums

    Shelly Manne – drums / Coleman Hawkins – tenor saxophone, piano / Hank Jones – piano / Eddie Costa – piano, vibes / George Duvivier – bass

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    Format Album
    Release Date 2026
    Speed 33 RPM
    Size 12"