Shelly Manne

Person · Male

Shelly Manne

US jazz drummer

From
New York, United States
Active
1920–1984
Releases
46
  • jazz
  • avant-garde jazz
  • bebop
  • cool jazz
  • hard bop
  • swing

About

Sheldon "Shelly" Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984) was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other styles, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, avant-garde jazz, and later fusion. He also contributed to the musical background of hundreds of Hollywood films and television programs.

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Member of

Discography

Albums 28
EPs 1
Live 4
Compilations 11
Other 2

Links

Also known as

S. Manne · Sheldon Manne · Shelley Manne

Tags

  • 2008 universal fire victim

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000115844298
IPI
00019368960

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