Shelly Manne & His Friends - My Fair Lady (2023) [Hi-Res]

Released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series celebrating 70 years of Contemporary Records, Shelly Manne & Friends' My Fair Lady is the first album to ever consist of jazz versions of songs from just a single Broadway musical. First released in 1956 and recorded by legendary engineer Roy DuNann, this new edition features remastered audio from the original tapes.

My Fair Lady, recorded by "Shelly Manne & His Friends," was released in 1956 by Contemporary Records. Shelly Manne and his Friends bassist Leroy Vinnegar and the once and future classical pianist André Previn had recorded a trio album before this one (Shelly Manne and Friends) but My Fair Lady was the first and biggest-selling of the jazz versions of Broadway shows, TV themes, and film soundtracks later recorded by the trio. It remains a true classic to this day. Tracks include "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," and "I Could Have Danced All Night."

"This trio set by Shelly Manne & His Friends (consisting of the drummer/leader, pianist André Previn, and bassist Leroy Vinnegar) was a surprise best-seller and is now considered a classic. Previn (who is really the main voice) leads the group through eight themes from the famous play, including "Get Me to the Church on Time," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," "I Could Have Danced All Night," and "On the Street Where You Live." The result is a very appealing set that is easily recommended." (Scott Yanow, AMG)

Shelly Manne, drums, leader
André Previn, piano
Leroy Vinnegar, bass

Recorded August 17, 1956 at Contemporary Records, Los Angeles
Produced by Lester Koenig

Digitally remastered