The Poll Winners

1. Jordu - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

2. Satin Doll - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

3. It Could Happen to You - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

4. Mean to Me - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

5. Don't Worry 'Bout Me - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

6. On Green Dolphin Street - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

7. You Go to My Head - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

8. Minor Mood - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

9. Nagasaki - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

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Average customer rating: A winner album The Three-Peat is a Bit of a Repeat The best of the best Don't dare to miss it!!!

Poll Winners Three! Barney Kessel with Shelly Manne and Ray Brown Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Poll Winners Ride Again The Poll Winners Poll Winners: Exploring the Scene Easy Like, Vol. 1 Kessel Plays Standards ASIN: B000000YWI Release Date: 1992-02-17

Tracks:

1. Soft Winds
2. Crisis
3. The Little Rhumba
4. Easy Living
5. It's All Right With Me
6. Mack The Knife
7. Raincheck
8. Minor Mystery
9. I'm Afaid The Masquerade Is Over
10. I Hear Music

Customer Reviews:

A winner album.......2004-08-03

I heard that Barney Kessel passed away last may. This is the right occasion to tribute his talent rewieving this album. 1959 was running when this album was released. Just two years were passed since the Jazz zenith, 1957, but the freshness was still there. At least in the hands of these three poll winners, Barney, Ray and Shelly for sure. What separate this guitar /doublebass/ drums trio from trios of the same category are two things. Fantasy and fun. Fantasy because these three giants approach every tune with a different mind, contributing with fresh harmonic, melodic and moreover rythmical ideas, so the tune still if it is a well known standard finds new life. Few guitar based trios have the ability to sound fresh and inventive. The guitar has some idiosyncrasis which make it difficult for the guitarist to be interesting as a band leader. Only few did it successfully, Montgomery, Kessel,.. very, very few. The second is fun. Jazz surely should be deep musically but it should be funny too. These guys never forget this rule. They create interest, they are always ironic, and more than anything else they don't ever forget to swing hard. A special mention should be done to Barney because he has in the trio format, the greatest weight to carry. I don't want to steal you the surprise of hearing for yourself what were able to create these guys, talking about the tunes contained here. It will be enough to say that these guys were winners, and rightly so.

The Three-Peat is a Bit of a Repeat.......2004-02-01

As the reviews below are not very helpful, I will try to contribute one that is. As I have indicated in my reviews of the first two Poll Winners CDs, Guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne were the people's choice on their instruments in the late 1950s. Since they had recorded together in the past (with a variety of frontmen), it was only natural that they try to reap the financial rewards of their popularity by forming the Poll Winners Trio. Their third album, "Poll Winners Three!" recorded on November 2, 1959, is perfectly good but the formula of running through the standards of the day is getting a bit repetitive. The album's three originals, "Crisis," "The Little Rhumba," and "Minor Mystery" contributed by Kessel, Manne and Brown respectively, offer some differentiation, and the performances of "Soft Winds" and "Easy Living" are excellent, but the true spirit of these trio collaborations are best captured on the first two albums. "Three!" and "Exploring the Scene" are certainly less about cashing in than their 1975 reunion album "The Straight Ahead," but for my money I would start at "poll" position.

The best of the best.......2001-11-12

All of the pollwinners recordings are great, but this one really stands out. The tunes and the playing is so hip. Ray, Manne, and Kessel where really at their best.

Don't dare to miss it!!!.......2001-05-31

5 stars? 50 stars!! From the first note of the smooth "Soft winds" right to the end of the end of the grooving "I hear Music" you won't be able stop listening. What an album...

Average customer rating: Great line-up, great music! One of Cannonball's Top 3 Recordings

Cannonball Adderley and the Poll Winners Cannonball Adderley Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: At the Lighthouse Cannonball Takes Charge Them Dirty Blues Know What I Mean? Jazz Workshop Revisited ASIN: B00000JCHC Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

1. The Chant
2. Lolita
3. Azule Serape
4. Au Privave
5. Yours Is My Heart Alone
6. Never Will I Marry
7. Au Privave (Alternate Take)

Customer Reviews:

Great line-up, great music!.......2006-02-02

I have to admit I expected alot from this disc when a friend let me borrow it. I'm a big Adderley fan, and have tried to emulate Ray Brown in my own bass playing for years (without the success I had hoped for). But I never knew this CD existed, nor did I know that Wes ever played with these guys (all his early stuff knocks me out). I loved it from the first 30 seconds, even though Wes only comps on the first cut - I mean, why have him on a song if he's not going to solo, right?? However, I'd rather hear him comp than most people solo anyway...listen to the way he backs up Victor Feldman's piano solo. Of course, by the 2nd number, Wes is in full swing. Chock full of great tunes and inspired solos, you can't afford to pass on this CD. My personal favorite is Lolita (track 2), but that changes depending on which track I'm listening to at the moment. Feldman's vibe playing is spectacular, as well. You can't go wrong!

One of Cannonball's Top 3 Recordings.......2000-07-12

"Cannonball Adderley and the Poll Winners" is a welcome reissue by Capitol. This recording in my opinion ranks up there with the classics "Somethin' Else" and "Know What I Mean?" An all-star lineup of Wes Montgomery, Victor Feldman (alternating between piano and vibes), Ray Brown and Louis Hayes tackle six swinging tunes in winning fashion. The two best tracks are "Lolita," featuring terrific interplay between Wes' guitar and Feldman on vibes, and Feldman's "Azule Scrape" which'll get 'em dancin' in the aisles. The CD contains an alternate take of Bird's "Au Privave" that was not on the original LP. Fire off another winner for Cannonball!

Average customer rating: Poll winners means perfection The Winners Repeat as Champions

The Poll Winners Ride Again Barney Kessel with Shelly Manne and Ray Brown Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Poll Winners Three! The Poll Winners Poll Winners: Exploring the Scene Easy Like, Vol. 1 Barney Kessel, Vol. 3: To Swing or Not to Swing ASIN: B000000YSE Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Be Deedle Dee Do
2. Volare (Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu)
3. Spring Is Here
4. The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
5. Custard Puff
6. When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along
7. Foreign Intrigue
8. Angel Eyes
9. The Merry Go Round Broke Down

Customer Reviews:

Poll winners means perfection.......2004-08-04

These three guys were not lucky poll winners. They were winners because they were rightly the best in their instrument category but not only this. They taken together were a fantastic unit, with great musical ideas in the trio context. And they proved once more their abilities here, on this second album of the saga. I mean, these great can transform "volare" the italian popular little melody (that I'm sure noone would listen again) into an interesting and catching swinging little portrait. But for more serious efforts you simply have to listen to the masterful rendition of "The spring is here". A master in guitar trio playing. Wonderfully balanced. The opener "Be deedle dee do" is a blues instead, taken at medium tempo. Barney, a musician strongly rooted in blues, wrote the theme for this blues. "Angel eyes" has a splendid, touching intro by Barney's guitar.

The fact is that these guys really know how to play, in every sense. I'm not talking only about technical chops, they listen to each other, they know the meaning of the word "dynamic", they invent musical devices, interesting rhiytmical, melodical and harmonical situations, different in every tune. They have personality and they have chops and a personal recognizable sound. They deeply understand the tune's essence and arrange the parts to take the best out of the tune and out of the trio setting. Nothing here is out of place. Everything sounds perfect, everything is in place. Everything sound right, every note says something, every musical decision is right.
How do you spell perfection? Let's do it together c'mon, repeat with me P, O, L, L, - W, I, N, N, E, R, S. Ok.

The Winners Repeat as Champions.......2004-02-01

As I stated in my review of the self-titled "Poll Winners" debut, Guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne were the people's choice on their instruments in the late 1950s. Since they had recorded together in the past (with a variety of frontmen), it was only natural that they try to reap the financial rewards of their popularity by forming the Poll Winners Trio. Their second album, "The Poll Winners Ride Again!," picks up where the first album left off -- a perfect blend of jazz ear-candy and passionate, professional playing. With the exception of Kessel's two original compositions, "Be Deedle Dee Do" and " Foreign Intrigue," this August 1958 session is an all standard affair, and they are all rendered beautifully, particularly the latin anthem "Volare" and "Surrey with the Fringe on Top." Simply put, the Poll Winners easily repeat as champions on "Ride Again!"

Average customer rating: "The Poll Winners" Is A Winner! jazz classic

The Poll Winners Barney Kessel , Shelly Manne , and Ray Brown Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Poll Winners Ride Again Poll Winners Three! Kessel Plays Standards Barney Kessel, Vol. 3: To Swing or Not to Swing Easy Like, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000000Y91 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Jordu
2. Satin Doll
3. It Could Happen To You
4. Mean To Me
5. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
6. On Green Dolphin Street
7. You Go To My Head
8. Minor Mood
9. Nagasaki

Amazon.com

The Poll Winners trio was based on guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne, who each managed to place first on his instrument in the 1956 Down Beat, Metronome, and Playboy readers' polls, a remarkable feat given the range from hardcore jazz fans to casual generalists who read the magazines. Kessel and Brown had worked together as two-thirds of the Oscar Peterson trio, and they had all played together on numerous recording sessions, but the open sound of the guitar-led trio was a special opportunity for Brown and Manne to share the foreground. Kessel was an outstanding soloist, capable of almost trumpetlike phrases delivered with rhythmic bite and flexibility--unusual in guitarists of the era. His clear, boppish lines intertwine neatly with Brown's loping pulse and Manne's lightly swinging drums, while Brown's solos are almost as dexterous as the guitarist's. It's low-key, melodic music, equally suited for casual and close listening. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

"The Poll Winners" Is A Winner!.......2001-03-11

Guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne were the people's choice on their instruments in the late 1950s. Since they had recorded together in the past (with a variety of frontmen), it was only natural that they try to reap the financial rewards of their popularity by forming the Poll Winners Trio. Their first album, "The Poll Winners," is the perfect blend of jazz ear-candy and passionate, professional playing. With the exception of Kessel's "Minor Mood," this March 1957 session is an all standard affair, and they are all rendered beautifully, from "Satin Doll" to "On Green Dolphin Street." Simply put, "Poll Winners" is a winner.

jazz classic.......1999-12-23

Simply one of the great records of the time; therefore important music from leaders in that era.

Average customer rating:

The Poll Winners Barney Kessel , Shelly Manne , and Ray Brown Manufacturer: Jvc Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0007OE3MA Release Date: 2005-04-04

Tracks:

1. Jordu - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
2. Satin Doll - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
3. It Could Happen to You - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
4. Mean to Me - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
5. Don't Worry 'Bout Me - Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
6. On Green Dolphin Street - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
7. You Go to My Head - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
8. Minor Mood - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne
9. Nagasaki - Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne

Average customer rating: The Poll Winners!!! The Poll Winers Casual, Cool, and............................OUTRAGEOUS!!!!! "The Poll Winners" Is A Winner!

Poll Winners (20 Bit Mastering) Barney Kessel , Ray Brown , and Shelly Manne Manufacturer: Contemporary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Poll Winners Ride Again Poll Winners Three! Far Cry (20 Bit Mastering) My Fair Lady (20 Bit Mastering) Boss Guitar (20 bit mastering) ASIN: B00004UEN9 Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

1. Jordu
2. Satin Doll
3. It Could Happen To You
4. Minor Mood
5. Nagasaki
6. On Green Dolphin Street
7. Don't Worry `Bout Me
8. You Go To My Head
9. Mean To Me

Amazon.com Music Reviews

The Poll Winners trio was based on guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne, who each managed to place first on his instrument in the 1956 Down Beat, Metronome, and Playboy readers' polls, a remarkable feat given the range from hardcore jazz fans to casual generalists who read the magazines. Kessel and Brown had worked together as two-thirds of the Oscar Peterson trio, and they had all played together on numerous recording sessions, but the open sound of the guitar-led trio was a special opportunity for Brown and Manne to share the foreground. Kessel was an outstanding soloist, capable of almost trumpetlike phrases delivered with rhythmic bite and flexibility--unusual in guitarists of the era. His clear, boppish lines intertwine neatly with Brown's loping pulse and Manne's lightly swinging drums, while Brown's solos are almost as dexterous as the guitarist's. It's low-key, melodic music, equally suited for casual and close listening. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

The Poll Winners!!!.......2005-03-15

I love jazz! And it is albums like this that keep me coming back for more. Obviously, all three men that did the recording date for this album, previously won a downbeat jazz musicians poll.

Barney Kessel:
One of jazz's most swinging, harmonic, creative, and lyrical guitarists of all time. Though over-shadowed by the more famous and successful guitarists, Kessel could hold his own; turning out great session dates, and playing great swinging jazz.

Ray Brown:
Ray Brown's bass lines are some of the most fluent bass lines in all jazz. He has showed up on a wide variety of jazz recordings. Musicians couldn't get enough of Brown. I love his solos on this cd. He seems to blend perfectly with Kessel's smooth melodic approach.

Shelly Manne:
Shelly has been called one of the most melodic drummers in jazz. I happen to agree with that statement. Just listen to his playing on Jordu. He communicates with Kessel as if he was a front horn man. The breaks with Kessel, Brown, and Manne are great. Listen to his snare drum breaks, with the snare off, and his use of his bare hands on the drum itself. Truely a musical drummer!

Barney Kessel has been an important influence on my guitar playing. And so has Manne, on my drumming. And out of the few that always made me want to play bass, (Unfortunately I never have gotten the chance.) Ray Brown is one of them.

One of the classics on this album, is On Green Dolphin Street. It features more of Manne's melodic drumming, and some savvy guitar technique by Kessel. The three-som does a great job at the standard, Satin Doll.

This is a great album! I will certainly look into more of The Poll Winners' albums. It's a shame they didn't get the recognition they deserve, but at least they are remastered for us in the 'younger generation' to appreciate.

The Poll Winers.......2005-01-11

I love jazz! And it is albums like this that keep me coming back for more. Obviously, all three men that did the recording date for this album, previously won a downbeat jazz musicians poll.

Barney Kessel:
One of jazz's most swinging, harmonic, creative, and lyrical guitarists of all time. Though over-shadowed by the more famous and successful guitarists, Kessel could hold his own; turning out great session dates, and playing great swinging jazz.

Ray Brown:
Ray Brown's bass lines are some of the most fluent bass lines in all jazz. He has showed up on a wide variety of jazz recordings. Musicians couldn't get enough of Brown. I love his solos on this cd. He seems to blend perfectly with Kessel's smooth melodic approach.

Shelly Manne:
Shelly has been called one of the most melodic drummers in jazz. I happen to agree with that statement. Just listen to his playing on Jordu. He communicates with Kessel as if he was a front horn man. The breaks with Kessel, Brown, and Manne are great. Listen to his snare drum breaks, with the snare off, and his use of his bare hands on the drum itself. Truely a musical drummer!

Barney Kessel has been an important influence on my guitar playing. And so has Manne, on my drumming. And out of the few that always made me want to play bass, (Unfortunately I never have gotten the chance.) Ray Brown is one of them.

One of the classics on this album, is On Green Dolphin Street. It features more of Manne's melodic drumming, and some savvy guitar technique by Kessel. The three-som does a great job at the standard, Satin Doll.

This is a great album! I will certainly look into more of The Poll Winners' albums. It's a shame they didn't get the recognition they deserve, but at least they are remastered for us in the 'younger generation' to appreciate.

Casual, Cool, and............................OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!.......2004-01-02

Its just plain swingin' jazz, but gets me in a good spot, in a good way. Manne shines the most, although he doesn't give colour. HE's the backbone of this magnificient group and album. A must have for west coast or anyone of the poll winners' fans.

"The Poll Winners" Is A Winner!.......2001-03-11

Guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne were the people's choice on their instruments in the late 1950s. Since they had recorded together in the past (with a variety of frontmen), it was only natural that they try to reap the financial rewards of their popularity by forming the Poll Winners Trio. Their first album, "The Poll Winners," is the perfect blend of jazz ear-candy and passionate, professional playing. With the exception of Kessel's "Minor Mood," this March 1957 session is an all standard affair, and they are all rendered beautifully, from "Satin Doll" to "On Green Dolphin Street." Simply put, "Poll Winners" is a winner.

Average customer rating: I was missing it

The Straight Ahead Poll Winners Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Poll Winners Ride Again Poll Winners: Exploring the Scene Poll Winners Three! The Poll Winners Kessel Plays Standards ASIN: B000000YMQ Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Caravan
2. Someday My Prince Will Come
3. Blue Boy
4. Laura
5. Two Cents
6. One Foot Off The Curb

Customer Reviews:

I was missing it.......2000-03-15

I had this album on a vynil, eventually I found it on a CD. The Poll Winners are great as usual. Also the titles they play are some of my favourites: Caravan, Laura... Highly racommended album.

Average customer rating: Great guitar trio date

Poll Winners: Exploring the Scene Poll Winners Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Poll Winners Three! The Poll Winners Ride Again The Poll Winners The Straight Ahead Kessel Plays Standards ASIN: B00000605G Release Date: 1998-03-25

Tracks:

1. Little Susie
2. The Duke
3. So What
4. Misty
5. Doodlin'
6. The Golden Striker
7. Li'l Darlin'
8. The Blessing
9. This Here

Customer Reviews:

Great guitar trio date.......2000-12-01

More great jazz from the same trio (Kessell, Brown and Manne) that gave us the outstanding "Poll Winners" recording. This disc has a more adventurous range of material compared to the original Poll Winners recording, including songs from Miles Davis and Bobby Timmons. I don't like it quite as much as the original, but it is a wonderful session, and worth having if you enjoyed the original.

Average customer rating:

The Poll Winners Ride Again Barney Kessel with Shelly Manne and Ray Brown Manufacturer: Contemporary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000FIHC3U Release Date: 2006-07-03

Tracks:

1. Be Deedle Dee Do
2. Volare
3. Spring Is Here
4. Surrey with the Fringe on Top
5. Custard Puff
6. When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along
7. Foreign Intrigue
8. Angel Eyes
9. Merry-Go-Round Broke Down

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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Music From Les Deux Cafés Les Deux Love Orchestra Manufacturer: Heart Times Coffee Cup Studios ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Pop | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: King Kong ASIN: B000056NRT Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

1. Overtura
2. Love Theme From Les Deux Caf
3. Stardust
4. Cocktail Attire
5. Love For Sale
6. Caravan
7. I Thought it Was Tangiers I
8. All Part Of The Show
9. Entr'Acte
10. La Dolce Vita/Tangiers II
11. Midnight Cowboy
12. Talking To Garbo
13. A L'AprMidi D'un Faune
14. The Plan
15. Tangiers III
16. Time On My Hands
17. Tangiers IV
18. Exitura
19. The End Of The Cabaret

Album Description

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