Checkmate

Shelly Manne - Checkmate

10/17/1961 | Ojc 

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All Music Guide Review

This LP from Shelly Manne is a bit different than his other recordings of scores. In the past, it was his trio with pianist Andre Previn that performed music from hit plays (most notably My Fair Lady). For this date it is Manne's regular quintet (with trumpeter Conte Candoli, tenor saxophonist Richie Kamuca, pianist Russ Freeman and bassist Chuck Berghofer) that play seven themes from a now-forgotten television series (Checkmate) composed by Johnny Williams. None of the melodies caught on but at least they gave these fine musicians some fresh material to improvise on. However, this album is not essential despite some strong solos. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Checkmate Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Checkmate
  • 8:04
  • Sound Clip for Checkmate from Checkmate


  • 2
  • The Isolated Pawn
  • 6:10
  • Sound Clip for The Isolated Pawn from Checkmate


  • 3
  • Cyanide Touch
  • 7:46
  • Sound Clip for Cyanide Touch from Checkmate


  • 4
  • The King Swings
  • 5:34
  • Sound Clip for The King Swings from Checkmate


  • 5
  • En Passant
  • 5:46
  • Sound Clip for En Passant from Checkmate


  • 6
  • Fireside Eyes
  • 3:52
  • Sound Clip for Fireside Eyes from Checkmate


  • 7
  • The Black Knight
  • 6:37
  • Sound Clip for The Black Knight from Checkmate


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