The Poll Winners is an album by jazz guitarist Barney Kessel with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown that was recorded in 1957 and released by Contemporary Records.[1] The album was the first of five to be released by the group.
The Poll Winners | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1957 | |||
Recorded | March 18 & 19, 1957 | |||
Studio | Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles, California | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 40:35 | |||
Label | Contemporary | |||
Producer | Lester Koenig | |||
Barney Kessel chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Down Beat | [2] |
Allmusic | [3] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The Allmusic review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. states: "The choice of material, the interplay between the three players, and the lead work all meld together beautifully on The Poll Winners, making it a classic guitar album in a small-group setting".[3]