More Classic Live West Coast Jazz
Michael B. Richman | Portland, Maine USA | 07/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Of the five volumes of Shelly Manne's "At The Blackhawk," Volume 3 is the most laidback. The gorgeous "Am In Love" leads off the album, followed by the smooth call and response from Richie Kamuca (tenor sax) and Joe Gordon (trumpet) on "Whisper Not." The lengthy, soulful tribute to the San Francisco club "Black Hawk Blues" completes the album. The CD adds an excellent alternate take of "Whipser Not." As with the other Blackhawk volumes, the band rules, the sound is incerdible and the atmosphere is unparalleled. Any serious jazz fan should get all five of these live recordings. You won't be dissappointed."