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Li'l Abner is an album by Shelly Manne and His Friends, recorded in 1957 for Contemporary Records.

Li'l Abner
Studio album by Shelly Manne
Released	1957
Recorded	February 6–7, 25, 1957
Studio	Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:33
Label	Contemporary C 3533
Producer	Lester Koenig
Shelly Manne chronology
My Fair Lady (1956) Li'l Abner (1957) Concerto for Clarinet & Combo (1955-57)
André Previn chronology
My Fair Lady (1956) Li'l Abner (1957) Double Play! (1957)

Recording and music

The album was recorded at Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, on February 6, 7, and 25, 1957.[1] The musicians are drummer Shelly Manne, pianist André Previn, and bassist Leroy Vinnegar.[2] The compositions were from the musical Li'l Abner.[2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[4]

Li'l Abner was released by Contemporary Records.[1] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The musicians are in fine form but the melodies are not too memorable".[3] The All About Jazz reviewer also found the material limited.[2] It was reissued in the Original Jazz Classics series.[4]

Track listing

All selections composed by Gene de Paul.

1. "Jubilation T. Cornpone" - 3:13
2. "The Country's in the Very Best of Hands" - 4:39
3. "If I Had My Druthers" - 2:46
4. "Unnecessary Town" - 5:04
5. "Matrimonial Stomp" - 4:35
6. "Progress Is the Root of All Evil" - 3:34
7. "Oh, Happy Day" - 4:28
8. "Namely You" - 5:49
9. "Past My Prime" - 7:25

Personnel

• André Previn - piano
• Shelly Manne - drums
• Leroy Vinnegar - bass

References

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