Shelly Manne & His Men – Play Peter Gunn - Vinyl LP Record - (VG+)

Personnel (Shelly Manne & His Men):

• Shelly Manne – drums

• Conte Candoli – trumpet

• Richie Kamuca – tenor saxophone

• Victor Feldman – vibraphone / piano

• Russ Freeman – piano

• Monty Budwig – bass

Description

Play Peter Gunn is a landmark jazz soundtrack album by Shelly Manne & His Men, interpreting Henry Mancini’s iconic themes from the hit late-1950s TV series Peter Gunn. Recorded in 1959, this album helped cement the connection between modern jazz and film/television scoring.

With its driving rhythms, moody harmonies, and cool West Coast edge, tracks like “Peter Gunn,” “The Floater,” “Sorta Blue,” and “Dreamsville” showcase the group’s tight ensemble playing and cinematic flair. This record is both a jazz classic and an essential piece of soundtrack history.

A must-have for collectors of West Coast jazz, TV/film soundtracks, and classic Contemporary Records releases.

Track Highlights

• Peter Gunn

• The Floater

• Sorta Blue

• Dreamsville

• Fallout

Why it’s collectible

• Iconic Henry Mancini compositions

• Classic Shelly Manne West Coast lineup

• Influential TV-jazz soundtrack

• Highly regarded Contemporary Records release