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Swinging Sounds is a jazz album by drummer Shelly Manne’s group Shelly Manne & His Men, recorded in 1956 and released on the Contemporary label. Early releases of the album were labelled Vol 4, indicating it was the fourth volume of recordings released by the group.

Track listing:
“The Dart Game” (Charlie Mariano) – 3:09
“Bea’s Flat” (Russ Freeman) – 4:38
“Pathenia” (Shelly Manne) – 4:41
“Un Poco Loco” (Bud Powell) – 9:01
“Bernie’s Tune” (Bernie Miller) – 4:27
“Doxy” (Sonny Rollins) – 6:41
“Slan” (Mariano) – 4:51
“A Gem from Tiffany” (Bill Holman) – 3:04

Personnel:
Shelly Manne & His Men:
Shelly Manne – drums
Stu Williamson – trumpet, valve trombone
Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
Russ Freeman – piano
Leroy Vinnegar – bass

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Released: 1956
Recorded: January 19 & 26 and February 2, 1956
Studio: Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles, California
Length: 40:32
Label: Contemporary C3516
Producer: Lester Koenig