Shelly Manne

Shelly Manne
Shelly Manne, December 1946
Shelly Manne, December 1946
Background information
Birth nameSheldon Manne
Born(1920-06-11)June 11, 1920
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 1984(1984-09-26) (aged 64)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active1939–1984

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.