SHELLY MANNE & HIS MEN — At the Blackhawk, Vol. 5 (1959-1991) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Unlike the first four volumes of this series, which included three or four selections previously released plus a "new" alternate take, the final CD of the extensive documentation of the Shelly Manne Quintet's stint at the Black Hawk club consists entirely of previously unreleased material. Fortunately, the performances by trumpeter Joe Gordon, tenor saxophonist Richie Kamuca, pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Monty Budwig, and the drummer/leader are the same high level as on the more familiar material. They perform obscure songs by Horace Silver (has anyone else ever recorded his "How Deep Are the Roots?") and Victor Feldman in addition to a trio feature on "Wonder Why," the ballad "This Is Always," and a new version of the band's theme song, "A Gem From Tiffany." Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     How Deep Are the Roots 11:12
Horace Silver
2     This Is Always 10:13
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
3     Wonder Why 8:56
Nicholas Brodszky / Sammy Cahn
4     Eclipse of Spain 10:41
Victor Feldman
5     Pullin' Strings 4:43
Victor Feldman
6     Theme: A Gem from Tiffany 5:48
Bill Holman
Credits :
Bass – Monty Budwig
Drums – Shelly Manne
Piano – Victor Feldman
Tenor Saxophone – Richie Kamuca
Trumpet – Joe Gordon