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Poll Winners

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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.

This is a must for every lover of the jazz guitar! It still sounds very fresh, and Kessel and the others plays so musical!

this is the best album ive heard from barney kessel, one of the best jazz guitarists ever. not to mention that this is a ridiculously tight group...what more can i say. this is not an album only guitarists will like, it is a album any seasoned jazz fan will appreciate.

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