05/28/2026
Artist / Title:
Shelly Manne & His Men – At the Black Hawk, Vol. 1
Label / Catalog #:
Contemporary Records – S7577
Format:
LP
Personnel:
Shelly Manne — drums, leader
Joe Gordon — trumpet
Richie Kamuca — tenor sax
Victor Feldman — piano
Monty Budwig — bass
A classic West Coast lineup captured live in San Francisco, 1959.
About This Recording:
The first volume in Shelly Manne’s celebrated Black Hawk series — widely considered one of the finest live jazz club documents ever issued on Contemporary.
Long, open‑ended performances with warm club ambience, deep swing, and exceptional interplay.
Kamuca and Feldman shine throughout, and Manne’s group is relaxed, conversational, and fully in command.
Essential for collectors of West Coast jazz and Contemporary Records.
Condition:
Jacket clean with normal shelf wear
Vinyl clean
Playback very good on my setup — warm, open, no skips
Strong listening copy with collector appeal
This Will Appeal To:
Collectors of Contemporary Records
Fans of Shelly Manne, Victor Feldman, Richie Kamuca
Buyers who love live club recordings with atmosphere
West Coast jazz enthusiasts
Anyone building or completing the Black Hawk series
Price:
$85
Payment:
Payment made to: [email protected]
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