Shelly Manne Quartet,Lee Konitz/France 1977

From the 1977 European tour of famous West Coast jazz drummer Shelly Mann, a live performance in Elancourt, France on November 11th is recorded with the finest stereo soundboard sound source that was broadcast locally in recent years. “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise” and “Body” were performed by a trio with Sarah Vaughan in the 1970s, Mike Wofford, who was active as pianist and director for Ella Fitzgerald from 1989 to 1992, and session bassist Chuck Domenico. You can fully enjoy Sherry Mann’s live performance on her European tour with the finest sound, including two songs from “And Soul” and a quartet performance with the participation of alto master Lee Konitz. Live at La Maison Pour Tous,Elancourt France Novemver 11st 1977 1. Softly,As in a Morning Sunrise 2. Body and Soul 3. What is this Thing Called Love? 4. Lover Man 5. Solar 6. Take the Coltrane 7. Stella by Starlight Shelly Manne – drums Lee Konitz – alto saxophone Mike Wofford – piano Chuck Domanico – bass