Shelly Manne

Shelly Manne
Shelly Manne
	Shelly Manne, December 1946
Background information
Birth name	Sheldon Manne
Born	June 11, 1920; New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 26, 1984 (aged 64); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Jazz; cool jazz; third stream;
Occupations	Drummer; percussionist; composer; bandleader;
Instruments	Drums; percussion;
Years active	1939–1984

Sheldon "Shelly" Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984) was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other styles, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, avant-garde jazz, and later fusion. He also contributed to the musical background of hundreds of Hollywood films and television programs.