The Gambit is an album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men, recorded at sessions in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Contemporary label.[1]

The Gambit
Studio album by Shelly Manne & His Men
Released	1958
Recorded	January 4, July 17 & 25, 1957 and February 24, 1958 Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:09
Label	Contemporary C3557/S7557
Producer	Lester Koenig
Shelly Manne chronology
Concerto for Clarinet & Combo (1957) The Gambit (1958) Bells Are Ringing (1958)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

The Allmusic site rated the album 3 stars.[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Charlie Mariano except as indicated

1. "The Gambit: Queen's Pawn" - 4:41
2. "The Gambit: En Passant" - 3:25
3. "The Gambit: Castling" - 4:25
4. "The Gambit: Checkmate" - 7:15
5. "Blue Gnu" - 6:42
6. "Tom Brown's Buddy" (Jim Hall) - 5:53
7. "Hugo Hurwhey" (Russ Freeman) - 6:32

• Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles on January 4, 1957 (track 1), July 17, 1957 (track 2), July 25, 1957 (tracks 3 & 4) and February 24, 1958 (tracks 5-7).

Personnel

• Shelly Manne - drums
• Stu Williamson - trumpet, valve trombone
• Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
• Russ Freeman - piano
• Monty Budwig - bass

References