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
The Allmusic site rated the album 3 stars.

Track listing
All compositions by Charlie Mariano except as indicated
 * 1) "The Gambit: Queen's Pawn" - 4:41
 * 2) "The Gambit: En Passant" - 3:25
 * 3) "The Gambit: Castling" - 4:25
 * 4) "The Gambit: Checkmate" - 7:15
 * 5) "Blue Gnu" - 6:42
 * 6) "Tom Brown's Buddy" (Jim Hall) - 5:53
 * 7) "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