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The Poll Winners is an album by jazz guitarist Barney Kessel with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown that was recorded in 1957 and released by Contemporary Records. [1] The album was the first of five to be released by the group.
Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist. Known in particular for his knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies, he was a member of many prominent jazz groups as well as a "first call" guitarist for studio, film, and television recording sessions.
The Poll Winners Ride Again! is an album by guitarist Barney Kessel with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown, recorded in 1958 and released on the Contemporary label. [1] The album was the second of five to be released by the group.
Poll Winners Three! is an album by guitarist Barney Kessel with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown, recorded in 1959 and released on the Contemporary label. [1] The album was the third of five to be released by the group.
"Satin Doll" is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. [1] Written in 1953, the song has been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Billy Eckstine, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Short, and many other vocalists. As an instrumental, it has been recorded by hundreds of jazz artists. [2]
Wilson died in 2017, and her Satin Doll's Lounge is now shuttered. Here are some things to know about the one time jazz hotspot and the remarkable woman who ran it.
Burrell was born in Detroit. Both his parents played instruments, [6] and he began playing guitar at the age of 12 after listening to Charlie Christian's recordings. During World War II, due to metal shortage, he abandoned the idea of becoming a saxophonist, and bought an acoustic guitar for $10.
Stéphane Grappelli (French pronunciation: [stefan ɡʁapɛli]; 26 January 1908 – 1 December 1997) was a French jazz violinist. He is best known as a founder of the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934.