The Gambit (album)
# The Gambit (album)

The Gambit is an album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men, recorded at sessions in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Contemporary label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

The Allmusic site rated the album 3 stars.

## Track listing

All compositions by Charlie Mariano except as indicated

* "The Gambit: Queen's Pawn" - 4:41
* "The Gambit: En Passant" - 3:25
* "The Gambit: Castling" - 4:25
* "The Gambit: Checkmate" - 7:15
* "Blue Gnu" - 6:42
* "Tom Brown's Buddy" (Jim Hall) - 5:53
* "Hugo Hurwhey" (Russ Freeman) - 6:32
* Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles on January 4, 1957 (track 1), July 17, 1957 (track 2), July 25, 1957 (tracks 3 & 4) and February 24, 1958 (tracks 5-7).

## Personnel

* Shelly Manne - drums
* Stu Williamson - trumpet, valve trombone
* Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
* Russ Freeman - piano
* Monty Budwig - bass
