2-3-4

Shelly Manne - 2-3-4

02/05/1962 | Mca Japan 

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All Music Guide Review

This unusual CD reissue has five selections from a date featuring the great tenor Coleman Hawkins, pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Shelly Manne. Both "Take the 'A' Train" and "Cherokee" find the group at times playing two tempos at once (Manne sticks to doubletime throughout "Cherokee") and showing that they had heard some of the avant-garde players. The most swinging piece, "Avalon," was previously available only on a sampler while "Me and Some Drums" features Hawkins and Manne in a very effective duet with the veteran tenor making his only recorded appearance on piano during the first half. This CD is rounded off by a pair of trio features for Eddie Costa (with Duvivier and Manne); one song apiece on vibes and drums. A very interesting set with more than its share of surprises. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

2-3-4 Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Take the "A" Train
  • 7:34
  • Sound Clip for Take the "A" Train from 2-3-4


  • 2
  • The Sicks of Us
  • 6:00
  • Sound Clip for The Sicks of Us from 2-3-4


  • 3
  • Slowly
  • 5:34
  • Sound Clip for Slowly from 2-3-4


  • 4
  • Lean on Me
  • 6:28
  • Sound Clip for Lean on Me from 2-3-4


  • 5
  • Cherokee
  • 3:29
  • Sound Clip for Cherokee from 2-3-4


  • 6
  • Me and Aome Drums
  • 5:59
  • Sound Clip for Me and Aome Drums from 2-3-4


  • 7
  • Lean on Me
  • 6:24

    • Credits of 2-3-4

    • Bob Thiele
    • Producer, Original Recording Producer

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