Shelly Manne

Shelly Manne
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.