{"product_id":"shelly-manne-2-3-4-acoustic-sounds-series-vinyl","title":"Manne, Shelly: 2-3-4 - Acoustic Sounds Series (Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kcZ9piTHp48?si=lwtugGMDq4Ocs2Ve\" height=\"300\" width=\"full\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded on February 5 and 8, 1962, \u003cem\u003e2-3-4\u003c\/em\u003e is one of drummer Shelly Manne’s most celebrated small group sessions and a standout in the Impulse! catalogue, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith extended readings of standards like “Take the A Train” and “Cherokee”, alongside “I’m Coming Virginia” and “Avalon”, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the \"A\" Train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sicks of Us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean on Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherokee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMe and Some Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Verve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54450682495322,"sku":"5708510","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1481\/5374\/files\/shelly-manne-2-3-4.jpg?v=1784617002","url":"https:\/\/freebirdrecords.com\/products\/shelly-manne-2-3-4-acoustic-sounds-series-vinyl","provider":"Freebird Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}